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Adviser consolidation ‘inevitable’ in wake of April reforms

The provider stated that the move - which has been trailed by bankrolling IFA acquisitions - was in response to fundamental changes

Opportunities to diversify alternative funds offering highlighted at Jersey funds conference

Jersey has an opportunity to diversify its alternative funds capabilities and a growing role to play as a European domicile supporting US fund managers, according to panellists at this year’s Jersey Finance Annual London Fund Conference.

Jersey set to meet investor ambitions by Geoff Cook

Growth in trade and population are the megatrends of our times and commentators tell us that their impact will be bigger and their development faster than anything experienced before, even during the industrial revolution.

Why Coutts’ Higgins is looking to peripheral Europe

This was primarily via German and UK equities, to which he currently has 30% allocated. To gain exposure to Europe, Higgins bought low cost ETFs.

Family offices defy generalisation, panel of experts conclude

The panellists thought that good communication between the family was the key.

LYJAPCS targets HNW individuals

According to the people behind the London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show (LYJAPCS), London has twice as many billionaires and millionaires than any other city on earth

Wealthy Russians Seek New Havens amid Sanctions, Legal Pressure

Faced with growing scrutiny from authorities and asset freezes in response to the Ukraine crisis, Russia’s rich are turning to Asia

Brewin Dolphin wades into war of words over Alliance Trust

Elliott - which claims that Alliance's investment portfolio has "persistently underperformed" in recent years

New discretionary service nets 1,600 clients in a few months

The service now runs more than £125 million and its rapid growth means Tavistock Wealth is now in profit.

Guernsey: Ahead Of The Curve

Threatening to blacklist jurisdictions which fail to compile public registers of the beneficial owners of trusts and companies is all well and good

Standard Bank Private Clients rebrands Wealth and Investment

The name change is a reflection of our shift in strategy to provide more holistic financial planning and advisory solutions around wealth creation, lifestyle requirements, wealth preservation and legacy and philanthropic ambitions.

One of Edinburgh's oldest custodians sees value in active management

Private client manager brings investment focus

DFSA probing ABN Amro for supposedly failing guidelines

A Dubai-based client of ABN Amro, who did not want to be named, told The National at least one banker was put on enforced leave in early January.

Rothschilds and the emails of the super rich

The wealth of some of Ireland's richest families, and who manages it for them, could come under the spotlight later this week as a legal schemozzle unfolds in the Four Courts

Four nods for Fiducia in Money Marketing Financial Services Awards

Fiducia Wealth Management has been shortlisted in four categories of the 2015 Money Marketing Financial Services Awards.

StanChart investors press bank to consider leaving London

The increase in the bank levy may make it sensible to move

Luxembourg SARL - Corporate Environment Summary

Luxembourg has been recognised across the world as offshore vehicles that can be successfully used in a variety of International Business, carry out commercial and industrial activities.

Crown Prince meets Group CEO of LGT Group Foundation

He welcomed the group's interest in expanding its financial operations in Bahrain

Bill Winters: Saviour or axeman for Standard Chartered?

Activist shareholders have their wish and the well-respected Winters was broadly given the thumbs up when news of his appointment emerged last month. But will the bank’s employees welcome him with open arms?

Crestbridge provides ManCo services to unique socially responsible investment fund

"We are delighted to participate in the launching of this Fund, reinforcing our position both as a leading SuperManco in Luxembourg but also a supporter of the socially responsible investment market", commented Daniela Klasén-Martin, Mana

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