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Lifestyle Investment - The Other Alternative for Savvy Investors?

As indicated by the London International Vintners Exchange (LIVEX), investments in fine wine have produced a 195% return over the past seven years.

The British Royals Aren't Even Billionaires‎

Her Majesty, the Queen, who is celebrating 60 years on the throne, helms the list with a net worth of at least US$ 510 million. Prince Charles is next with at least US$ 210 million.

Bank of Valletta focuses on personal attention in wealth management

Mr Scardino explained that the personalised and dedicated wealth management offering needed to be considered within the context of BOV’s universal offering, from financial planning to deposits and payments, foreign exchange, stockbroking, custody an

Liechtenstein-based private bank builds Dubai presence

The private bank seeking to expand its footprint and attract business from rich Middle Eastern clients

Kleinwort Benson Group's Contemplated Acquisition of BHF-Bank Progressing

RHJ International confirmed today that its wholly owned subsidiary Kleinwort Benson Group has secured the support of co-investors to finance the acquisition of BHF-Bank.

Walker Crips poaches investment managers from Ashcourt Rowan

Ashcourt Rowan moves investment management staff from its Savoy Investment Management subsidiary to stockbrokers Walker Crips.

Rich Greeks rush to London

AS the eurozone lurches from crisis to crisis and Greece teeters on the brink of default and exit from the euro, the number of wealthy European property buyers in London has surged

Deutsche Bank to integrate asset, wealth management

Anshu Jain, Co-Chairman of the Management Board and Group Executive Committee, said, "We have an enduring commitment to our universal banking model and will implement a team-based approach to leadership going forward."

Xstrata’s $385 Million Glencore Payout Sparks Outcry

Initial surprise at the size of the so-called "golden handcuffs" unveiled on Thursday has quickly evolved into anger, with several minority shareholders claiming that the incentives offered to Davis and a slew of other executives were a direct a

Oddo AM targets Frankfurt opening

Oddo AM has been working with German and Austrian clients for almost five years and wants to strengthen its position in Germany by opening a Frankfurt office.

Picking today's royal investments

Sixty years is a very long time when it comes to savings and investment, but with life expectancy pushing 90 financial planning for the very long term is becoming a must.

Swiss wealth group opens its first Asian office in Hong Kong

Veco Invest is regulated by the Hong Kong SFC. For clients with global business needs, the Group's multi-lingual international commercial trade assistance team brings more than 30 years of solid experience in trade solutions to advise entrepreneurs o

UBS Shifts Investment Advice, Research in Wealth Units under One Umbrella

The integration is the latest step in UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti's plan to shift the Swiss bank's primary focus to client and advisory businesses and pare down its investment bank following an embarrassing trading scandal last year.

Wealth Managers Need Wake-Up Call - Research

Players Must Take Action on Pricing, Costs, Risk, and Client-Centricity to Raise Their Games in Low-Growth, High-Regulation Climate, Says The Boston Consulting Group's New Report on Global Wealth

Collins Stewart WM brand to be dropped by 2013

Collins Stewart Wealth Management, headed by CEO Neil Darke, is to be rebranded Canaccord over the next 10 months.

Charity levy ditched in new UK budget reversal

Treasury chief George Osborne announced in his March budget that he would limit the amount philanthropists could claim off their tax bill amid concern people were donating only to minimize tax payments.

City Asset Management founder passes away

Coghill, who had over 20 years of experience in industry and commerce in the UK and overseas, founded City AM in 1988.

Great Portland buys St James's properties

Real estate investment trust Great Portland Estates has bought interests in two properties in the heart of London's St James's district from fund management firm Henderson Global Investors.

Barclays Hires Wealth Managers in Switzerland to Double Assets

Customers are increasingly looking to Switzerland for “stability in this shaky world,” he said.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank opens swanky London branch

Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, joined Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, to open the office at One Hyde Park, the 1 billion pound luxury Candy and Candy development located near the Harrods department store.

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