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Santander reports attributable profit of €11,076 million for 2023, meets all 2023 targets

In the fourth quarter, attributable profit increased 42% (+28% in current euros) versus the fourth quarter of 2022 to €2,933 million.

Zwei Wealth teams up with partners from French-speaking Switzerland

This marks the fourth new partnership in a month.

Evelyn Partners delivered record inflows, AUMA and operating income in 2023

For the 12-months ended 31 December 2023, the business achieved record gross inflows of £7.8 billion (2022: £5.4 billion).

From cyber scams to hiring struggles: the future of Swiss private banking

Bosses from Mirabaud, Rothschild & Co and Oddo BHF Switzerland tackle the challenges which their industry is facing going forward.

Wealth management firms merge

The firm’s team of 14 will continue to be based at its Grove Farm headquarters.

Odey’s sole female fund manager resurfaces at Ninety One

Sophia Whitbread's Brook Global Emerging Markets fund closed last year

Two key UBS investors worry about bank's size, regulatory friction

UBS took over its rival in a state-orchestrated rescue last year, creating a bank with a balance sheet of more than $1.6 trillion, nearly twice the size of the Swiss economy.

Unicredit begins distributing Apollo’s clean transition Eltif in Italy

The fund aims to “offer European wealth investors access to private equity opportunities focused on the transition to clean energy and sustainable industry,” said the communiqué.

Nordea AM to wind down emerging markets debt team

Outsourcing to external manager

Majority of high net worth borrowers rejected for preferred mortgage – Investec

In the last five years, 84 per cent of high net worth applicants had to accept a lower LTV or put down a larger deposit to secure their preferred mortgage.

Nadège Lesueur-Pène: “Private Banks Should Better Focus”

A million dollars of short-term deposits differs from a million dollars invested actively through a discretionary mandate.

Business Awards UK Announces Winners of the 2023 Wealth Management Excellence Awards

This year's honourees have exemplified a dedication to excellence and a commitment to client satisfaction that distinguish them as industry leaders.

Titan Wealth Group announces sponsorship of GB Sevens men’s and women’s teams

Titan Wealth has an ambitious strategy for growth over the next 3 years, both in the UK and internationally.

Jupiter launches five-strong thematic fund range

The Article 8 range will be led by Amadeo Alentorn and focus on ‘transformative, and often disruptive, megatrends’.

Julius Baer to Announce Signa-Linked Write-Off

This is the largest exposure in its private debt loan book and is widely believed to be linked to Signa, which filed for insolvency in November 2023.

Swiss asset management back on track for growth

A strong final quarter on the stock exchanges led to a positive balance in the Swiss fund and asset management market for 2023 as a whole.

Bristol Planner named SJP Chartered Award winner

She was one of five Chartered Financial Planners shortlisted for the award, which recognises professional standards and commitment.

UniCredit to offer Apollo Clean Transition Equity ELTIF to wealth and private clients

UniCredit becomes the first bank in Italy to offer the ACT Equity ELTIF and one of the first in Europe to provide its clients with investment solutions according the new ELTIF 2.0 directive

Observers Expect Massive Provision Increase at Julius Baer

The bankruptcy proceedings for the various Signa companies are progressing.

Julius Baer and the Elephant in the Room

Reading between the lines, that is likely to be the Signa business empire founded by Austrian investor René Benko.

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