08/16/2012

Charles Stanley to boost presence in the North

The national wealth manager has historically been opportunistic in expanding its regional presence, such as when it opened its Liverpool office in August 2010 on the back of acquiring a local employee benefits firm.

08/15/2012

Wealth boutiques merge ahead of RDR ‎

James Hambro & Partners is merging with another wealth management boutique, ahead of changes due in January as part of the UK's Retail Distribution Review.

08/15/2012

EuroMillions Win - Coutts

With EuroMillions in the spotlight following the announcement of the latest jackpot winners, speculation grows as to what the winning couple will do with their windfall.

08/15/2012

When a rugby scrum meets a financial scrum

Included in the squad will be Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw and fellow internationals Mike Brown, Ugo Monye, George Robson and Nick Easter.

08/14/2012

Standard Life executives to reap gains

Shares in the FTSE 100 life insurer reached their highest level since 2008 after first-half operating profits rose 15 per cent to £302m, surprising analysts who forecast a 3 per cent fall.

08/13/2012

Swiss bank acquires Irish financial operation

The deal will see $84 billion in assets under management and more than 2,000 employees transfer to Julius Bär, which will now be operational in several new markets, including Luxembourg, Spain, India and Ireland.

08/12/2012

End of line for 'free' financial advice

Analysis by the FSA before it launched its review suggested consumers were losing £43m a year because of advisers, driven by commission, encouraging them to switch pensions.

08/12/2012

Private banks try to become more exclusive

Earlier this year HSBC shut down its in-branch financial planning arm, resulting in the loss of 550 adviser jobs. The bank still offers investment advisory services for “Premier” customers with about £150,000 in investable assets.