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Investec to drop Williams de Broë brand

The move follows in the footsteps of Investec’s decision to rebrand Rensburg Sheppards after its takeover of the firm in 2010.

7IM backs European financials

The group’s latest investment outlook explains that European equities as a whole have reached a point where they can be considered undervalued.

New white paper on investing in a “new normal” environment of high volatility and low yields released

Authored by Yogi Thambiah and Nicolo’ Foscari, both from the Investment Strategy Americas CIO Office, the paper addresses how investors can adjust risk frameworks to deal with a “New Normal” environment of increasing volatility and low-

Changes At The Top Of Venerable German Private Bank

While they may be a period where no member of the von Metzler family is among the bank’s partners, Leonhard von Metzler, 36, may be accepted as one in the future, FT Deutschland said in an e-mailed summary of an article to be published tomorrow.

Rothschild clan moves to cement its grip

The 69-year-old chairman of the Rothschild group is bringing together its French and UK assets under the roof of Paris Orléans, a French listed entity with its roots in a 19th-century railway company.

George Osborne faces revolt over 'tax on giving' as charity donations dry up

A powerful alliance of aid groups, charities and arts organisations is launching a full-frontal assault on Treasury plans to limit tax relief for philanthropists, warning that they will have a devastating impact on the culture of giving at the heart of Da

Barclays has a great deal to learn from HSBC on executive pay

When, in late September 2010, rumours emerged that Mike Geoghegan, then chief executive of HSBC, and Stephen Green, then chairman, were about to depart, institutional shareholders rightly became concerned about who would replace them and what would happen

Millionaire Tory donor 'slept on private jet flying outside UK airspace to avoid paying tax'

Dodge allowed him to extend the number of days he could stay in the UK without paying tax

George Osborne: I'm going after the wealthy tax dodgers

A confidential study by HM Revenue and customs found they are using aggressive avoidance schemes to reduce their income tax rate to an average of 10 per cent - less than half the level paid by the average Briton.

Brewin Dolphin boss sets out expansion plan

THE new head of Brewin Dolphin's Glasgow office is keen to expand the business in the west of Scotland.

Barclays faces backlash over Bob Diamond's pay package

Barclays is facing a major shareholder rebellion over Bob Diamond’s £18m pay package, with more than 10pc of investors set to vote against the bank’s remuneration report at its annual meeting.

David Cameron signals rethink over tax relief cap on philanthropy

At launch of Big Society Capital fund, prime minister pledges to listen to charities' concerns over budget measure

Walpole says UK luxury sector to grow 8.5% in 2012

Luxury not-for-profit organisation Walpole has announced the results of a study with Ledbury Research into the current UK luxury goods market, forecasting growth in sales of 8.5% in 2012.

What type of UAE expat are you?

A new survey documenting the changing face of expatriate life has identified five different types of modern British expat.

Coutts’ AIG clients face further compensation delays

Coutts’ clients who saw their money locked up in the AIG Enhanced Variable Rate fund when the credit crisis hit, face a further eight-week wait to hear if they will receive compensation.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group continues to expand and win new clients

2011 featured a tough economic and stockmarket environment. It also brought continuing pressure on banking secrecy and heavier regulation of wealth management that drove up operating costs.

Investment management opinions of SWFs - Research

The survey presents the results of the Deutsche Bank research chair’s foundation paper – a dynamic asset-liability management (ALM) model developed to guide asset allocation and risk management decisions at the SWF level, and describes the res

Family of military hero locked in battle over sale of treasures

Auction halted by legal fight over war artefacts collected by the Duke of Wellington's trusted aide

Credit Suisse says no German travel ban for bankers

Swiss and German media had reported the Swiss bank had introduced the ban after Switzerland issued the warrants, which accuse the three German civil servants of industrial espionage for buying the bank details of German tax evaders.

France reviews trust approach

Trusts have always been viewed suspiciously by the French authorities. New legislation imposes draconian reporting obligations where any of the settlors, trustees or beneficiaries are French resident.

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