07/31/2013
Consultation launches on bankers bonuses
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on the different tools that banks can use to meet the standards of the bankers’ bonus cap legislation.
Wealth and Asset Management
07/31/2013
Wilcocks & Associates targets £100m of funds under management
He and Mr Wilcocks were former colleagues in the wealth management division of Barclays and Mr Duddridge has extensive financial sector expertise.
07/31/2013
Wrexham-based Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management opens new office in Chester
The official launch of the office was conducted by St James’s Place Wealth Management’s executive director for the North West and North Wales, Matt Quinn.
07/31/2013
Specialist wealth management firm launches in UK
They adopt a new-model of investing
07/30/2013
SJP tipped to pick up orphan clients in RDR world
An analyst note from the bank said: ‘St James’s Place appears well placed for the post-RDR world. We expect sales to be boosted in H2 as the partnership [SJP advisers] begins to pick up “orphan” clients whose advisers retired as a
07/30/2013
Brewin Dolphin reports good performance in the third quarter
The Group recorded a good performance in the third quarter to 30 June 2013.
07/30/2013
St James's Place hikes dividend 50 pct as sales rise
Net inflow of funds under management of £1.99 billion (2012: £1.51 billion) up 32%
07/30/2013
Vontobel's asset, wealth management drive profit rise
The Swiss bank said asset management and private banking together contributed two thirds of total profits, almost doubling in two years as Vontobel seeks to be less reliant on its investment banking business.
07/30/2013
F&C sees profit rise on cost-cutting drive
Net revenue increased by 4.8% to £126.1M
07/30/2013
Wealth managers neglecting clients
The number of people looking for a new wealth manager because their existing adviser is neglecting them has doubled in a year.
07/30/2013
OP-Pohjola wealth management earnings jump 125%
Finnish financial group OP-Pohjola has reported a 124.9% increase in pre-tax earnings from its wealth management business in the first two quarters of 2013, compared to the same period last year.
07/29/2013
Garman hired to boost HFM Columbus' HNW non dom clients
Gina Garman has been hired as a senior private client adviser at wealth manager HFM Columbus in a newly-created role
07/29/2013
UBS's second-quarter 2013 result
UBS adjusted profit before tax CHF 1 billion
07/29/2013
Mattioli Woods buys wealth manager in £6m deal
The deal comprised initial consideration of £3.24 million, including £0.375 million in cash and 946,256 new shares.
07/29/2013
RBC Wealth Management appoints Head of Investments
He will be responsible for leading the British Isles Investments team and also joins the British Isles and Caribbean Operating Committee for RBC Wealth Management.
07/29/2013
Flemings seeds new Investec fund
Fleming Family & Partners, the multi-family office, has seeded a new Africa-focused fixed-income fund with Investec Asset Management
07/28/2013
A new era of ethical investment? A fifth plan to get financial advice for the first time
One in five people who have previously not received financial advice plan to do so in the future to prepare for retirement, according to new research.
07/28/2013
Aberdeen AM reports £9.7 billion of new business won in the quarter
Assets under management £209.6 billion
07/28/2013
Charles Stanley chairman nets £80k from share sale
The chairman netted around £80,000 after trimming his exposure to the private client stockbroker.
07/26/2013
Quilter Cheviot becomes the latest to swoop on Brewin's Leicester branch
Quilter Cheviot Investment Management (QCIM) has hired Brewin Dolphin's Christian Ashley for its Leicester office.