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Structured products: a strategic solution

The market is currently dominated by products that aim to optimise returns.

WealthSelect adds two new funds to Sustainable range

The Alliance Bernstein Global Sustainable Equity Fund was introduced following a search to find a manager to complement the existing holdings within the global multi thematic allocation.

SocGen struggles to strike deal for custody unit, sources say

U.S. bank State Street opens new tab, one of the world's largest asset custodians after market leader BNY Mellon, has been in talks to buy SGSS but the discussions have stalled

BNP Paribas Fortis: the most complicated environment yet

The current market was "the most complicated environment I have ever seen in terms of economics".

Edmond de Rothschild REIM completes build-to-rent development in Nottingham for its Residential Investment Platform

The development is managed and operated by Edmond de Rothschild REIM’s in-house private rental sector platform and builds on the success of Saffron Court, its first development in Nottingham.

Swiss sustainability-related investments see slight growth

Many market participants have refined their methods to measure sustainability-related investments and no longer report investments that only use exclusions or ESG integration as a sustainable investment approach

WealthOS closes £4m seed round with Barclays & Main Set

This funding news follows the announcement that WealthOS had released cloud-native and API retail pensions (SIPP) technology

Blackstone to Acquire SEDIVER Parent Company SEVES Group from Triton Partners

The Company supports the energy transition by enabling the reliable and sustainable transmission of electricity, whilst facilitating the global electrification megatrend.

Moonfare hits €3bn in assets under management as interest in private equity from individuals continues to grow

Moonfare’s registered membership community now comprises more than 60,000 individuals.

HIGHVERN Trio Named NextGen Leaders in 2024 eprivateclient Crown Dependencies List

This esteemed industry list celebrates outstanding practitioners in the Crown Dependencies who are rising stars in the private wealth sector.

The rise in GenAI use among asset managers

These firms are strategically choosing use cases that offer the most immediate operational impact and are addressing the challenges of adoption.

Research Reveals UK Wealth Managers Facing Productivity Challenges

Relationship Managers Spend on Average Just 43% of Time on Value-add Tasks

Former Barclays CPO Megan Caywood Cooper launches AI wealthtech

Cooper described the startup as wealthtech platform and product that uses AI to provide financial guidance that personalised in real time.

Avaloq and BLKB take stakes in St. Gallen investment app

Avaloq will also integrate the Kaspar& investment app into Avaloq’s Core platform.

The Advantages of a Private Trust Company for Wealthy Families

Switzerland is known for its stability, confidentiality, and professional expertise.

UK wealth managers face productivity challenges

Several obstacles to productivity were identified, including organisational culture, poor communication, inconsistent processes, inadequate technology, unreliable data and compliance burdens.

Wealth manager clients are widening their investment scope

Troubled WH Ireland to sell division for £5m

The sell off, to Zeus Capital, is expected to be completed by mid-July.

St James’s Place uses AI to spot and help ‘vulnerable’ customers

Move by UK’s biggest wealth manager reflects increasing scrutiny of sector by financial watchdog

LGT Sustainability Report 2023

It shows how LGT fulfils its responsibilities in the environmental, social and governance areas, provides concrete insights into our commitment and explains how we are making our investments more sustainable.

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