06/22/2023
Oliver Wyman is on a Talent Hunt After UBS Coup
All the more so as the company has prevailed against larger and more prominent competitors, especially McKinsey.
Wealth and Asset Management
06/22/2023
Class Action Suit Targets Former Credit Suisse Executives
A group of European bondholders of Credit Suisse affected by the bank's $17 billion writedown on AT1 bonds as part of the takeover deal with UBS is suing former executives of the bank.
06/22/2023
Evelyn Partners continues to expand in Scotland with addition of PPM Wealth team
The move will see a total team of eight move across from PPM Wealth to Evelyn Partners.
06/22/2023
Raymond James opens Newcastle branch
Wealth firm hires Brewin Dolphin trio to run the operation
06/22/2023
Ratings Agency Warns of Difficult UBS/Credit Suisse Integration
Rating agency DBRS Morningstar has affirmed the long-term issuer rating of UBS AG at AA (low) and that of UBS Group at A (high).
06/21/2023
Private banking group unveils Manchester office
It also has operations in London, Bournemouth, Glasgow and Edinburgh
06/21/2023
Unblu and Objectway partner to enhance digital customer experience for wealth firms
The partnership focuses on two initial cases for client interaction management: ongoing relationship management and the help desk.
06/21/2023
GAM issues a first quarter 2023 Interim Financial Report
As previously reported on 4 May 2023, total assets under management were CHF 71.7 billion as at 31 March 2023, compared to a total of CHF 75.0 billion as at 31 December 2022.
06/21/2023
Liontrust suffers near £5bn outflow
The firm’s AUM dropped 6% to £31.4bn on the back of hefty client redemptions.
06/21/2023
Hugo Bedford is a Top Recommended Wealth Manager in Spear's 500 2023 Index
Once again, JM Finn's CEO features in the Spear's 500 guide to the best UK wealth managers.
06/20/2023
Union Bancaire Privée adds high-income strategy to its fixed income offering
The new strategy utilises all the existing expertise within the team so that each segment of the fixed income market is covered by one or more investment experts.
06/20/2023
Compass expands in Switzerland by acquiring 100% of HeidiPay Switzerland AG
The deal is consistent with the objectives of the new “One Brand One Culture” 2023-26 Strategic Plan
06/20/2023
Evelyn Partners racks up £20m acquisition spree bill
In its accounts for 2022, the group noted it had set aside a total of £15.5m to pay for 10 acquisitions and spent a further £4.3m on deals this year.
06/20/2023
Julius Baer publishes Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2023
The average price of Julius Baer’s Lifestyle Index has increased by 6% in US Dollar, but by 13% in local currencies.
06/20/2023
Rothschild Expects 50% Profit Decline Amid M&A Slowdown
In 2022, Rothschild’s profit was €249 million in the first half, and €606 million for the entire year.
06/20/2023
‘A heavy lift in very short time’: Private banks brace for consumer duty
Five wealth and private banking heads share their views on the upcoming regulation and why it is much more than just going through a series of checklists.
06/19/2023
IBoss portfolios launched on 7IM platform
The IBoss discretionary MPS consists of 32 risk-rated portfolios across four ranges: core, passive, income, and sustainable.
06/19/2023
Wealth management giant St James's Place signs decade-long deal for new Spinningfields office
St James's Place is a FTSE 100 company
06/16/2023
Wealthtech Everon makes a move into private banking
There is only a small number of wealthtechs making a splash in the sector or gaining market share. Everon wants to change that.
06/16/2023
Private Banking & Wealth Management London Awards 2023 winners announced
The awards evening saw a great number of financial institutions rewarded for a year of outstanding work.