08/29/2022
Schwyzer Kantonalbank dampens expectations
On the other hand, success in the commission business increased by 9.8 percent, and in the trading business the figure rose by as much as 16.2 percent.
Wealth and Asset Management
08/26/2022
Quilter expands digital signature capability with addition of four providers, bringing total to 11
The additions take the number of digital signature providers recognised by Quilter to 11.
08/25/2022
LGT reports higher profits and strong net asset inflows for the first half of 2022
The first half of 2022 was exceptionally challenging due to the geopolitical and economic uncertainties in international financial markets, which was also reflected in the generally subdued level of client activity.
08/25/2022
Van Lanschot Kempen announces EGM related to capital return proposal
After the capital return, the CET 1 ratio will remain well ahead of Van Lanschot Kempen’s capital objective of 15%, plus an M&A add-on of 2.5% for acquisitions.
08/25/2022
Revealed: Evelyn's £12m bill for triple adviser swoop
Evelyn paid nearly £12m to acquire three adviser businesses last year, the latest set of accounts for Tilney Smith & Williamson reveal.
08/25/2022
Lombard Odier reports half-year results for 2022
Operating income for the first half of 2022 was CHF 689 million, down 4% from the first six months of 2021.
08/25/2022
JO Hambro Capital parent accepts $2.5bn Perpetual bid
Citywire Australia: The merger creates a global asset manager with combined funds under management of $201bn.
08/25/2022
Strategic partnership - ETH and UBS launch partnership to promote innovation and entrepreneurship
UBS will also make a donation of up to CHF 20 million to support the construction of a new ETH building on the Hönggerberg campus.
08/24/2022
Lombard International sells US and Bermuda business
In Europe, as the largest provider of insurance-based wealth, estate and succession planning solutions, our sights remain set on further growth and continued market expansion.
08/24/2022
Abrdn on brink of FTSE ejection
The asset manager could be dropped from the FTSE 100 next week, after its share price dived this year.
08/23/2022
Finitor Wealth snaps up two advice firms with PE backing
FMB is a second-generation family business with eight advisers in Kendal, Cumbria and more than £250mn AUA.
08/23/2022
LGT Wealth partners rake in £25m as profit near doubles
Partners at the wealth manager were able to split £24.7m between them as pre-tax profit near doubled to £42.2m in 2021.
08/22/2022
Why are UK takeovers on the up again?
UK companies continue to draw takeover interest, especially from private equity firms. We look at why this is happening and which sectors may be most attractive for potential buyers.
08/22/2022
Strategy blog: Inflation and growth
Another bad UK CPI doesn't help…
08/22/2022
Strong growth at UK private bank Hampden & Co with record H1 results
The bank benefitted from strong demand for its range of deposit, lending and day-to-day banking services.
08/22/2022
Quilter signs sponsorship deal with Girls Are Investors charity
Gain was set up by investment professionals to champion diversity in the workplace and encourage more young women into the financial services industry.
08/19/2022
UK inflation rises to 40 year high
In July UK CPI hit its highest level in 40 years. Unfortunately, it looks set to continue its march higher in the coming months.
08/19/2022
How can external asset managers continue to be entrepreneurial?
For more than 30 years, services to external asset managers have been an important and strategic activity for Lombard Odier, with more than 70 employees working for EAMs and multi-family offices today.
08/19/2022
Vontobel boutique CIO: ‘I wouldn’t pay $20 for all the crypto in the world’
Matt Benkendorf urges investors to ditch shiny new fads from list of long-term investible ideas.
08/18/2022
7IM ‘makes progress’ with portfolio decarbonisation
7IM announced that it has moved its Moderately Cautious AAP and Multi Manager Funds from the IA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares sector and into the IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector.