12/16/2022
Three peculiarities of 2022 – a year in review
Central banks are having their final word for 2022 this week, but for now, we will provide a year-end review.
Wealth and Asset Management
12/16/2022
Kingswood Holdings buys Berkshire practice for up to £6.2m
This would see £3.1m paid on completion and the balance paid on a deferred basis, which is subject to the achievement of pre-agreed performance targets.
12/16/2022
'Giving back was always a core part of SJP'
"What we often do with many of our charities is provide volunteer support, or we have people mentoring the charity leaders, or just giving time.
12/15/2022
IQ-EQ wins two awards at 2022 WealthBriefing Channel Islands Awards
The WealthBriefing Channel Islands Awards, new for 2022, are part of a global programme run by WealthBriefing and its sister publications WealthBriefingAsia and Family Wealth Report, encompassing all of the world’s major wealth management centres.
12/15/2022
Fairstone, Kingswood and Perspective all announce new deals
The deal further expands Fairstone’s nationwide coverage and takes total FUM under the group’s umbrella to more than £13bn.
12/15/2022
Fairstone adds £200mn FUM with Devon-based IFA purchase
As part of the deal, nine advisers and staff will join Fairstone Group as well as more than 800 clients.
12/15/2022
Swiss National Bank tightens monetary policy further and raises SNB policy rate to 1.0%
Sight deposits above this threshold will be remunerated at an interest rate of 0.5%, and thus still at a discount of 0.5 percentage points relative to the SNB policy rate.
12/15/2022
Revealed: The sectors where GAM could launch new strategies
The head of global investments also discussed sustainable investing, arguing that many existing funds are too preoccupied with regulatory outcomes.
12/15/2022
GAM Wins IMPACT Awards for its Climate bond strategy
The award was presented by Environmental Finance, which recognises the work of impact investors
12/15/2022
Valais IAM acquires family office
Privaswiss’s two-person team, Michel Horgnies and Sonia Bonvin Durret, joined Valcoris on Thursday.
12/15/2022
ZEDRA wins Trust Company of the Year at the STEP private client awards
The award comes hot on the heels of ZEDRA’s strong, sustainable growth, which has led to increased investment in new client solutions and products in the UK, US, Luxembourg, Poland and Singapore.
12/15/2022
IQ-EQ shortlisted in the 2023 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards
The Magic Circle Awards is Citywealth’s flagship annual awards programme, celebrating the elite of the international private wealth industry.
12/15/2022
Indosuez Blue Cycle, an innovative investment solution with a solidarity component
Indosuez Wealth Management completes Indosuez Blue Cycle campaignThe investment solution, co-designed with Crédit Agricole CIB, included donations to water and ocean preservation projects
12/14/2022
Northern Trust Asset Management’s Risk Report Highlights Drivers of Unexpected Portfolio Results
Analysis spans six years and comprises nearly 300 institutional portfolios totaling more than US$250 billion, plus 1,300+ investment strategies
12/14/2022
Monthly Update: A positive month as tough year draws to a close - Coutts
Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.
12/14/2022
Conversion of Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund International into an NAV-based product under review
The fund management company plans to convert the CS REF International into an NAV-based product to accommodate existing client needs.
12/14/2022
Swiss economy: Swiss interest bonus is back to stay
Credit Suisse economists are forecasting that Swiss GDP will still grow by 1.0% next year, following a 2.0% increase in 2022.
12/14/2022
China’s zero-Covid retreat sparks wealth management product sell-off
Vicious circle as fund managers are forced to sell holdings to satisfy wave of redemptions
12/14/2022
Barclays significantly increases sustainable finance as the opportunity to accelerate the transition grows
The success of the investments to date means an increase in the investment mandate to £500m is required to allow Barclays to continue existing efforts and support new investments.
12/14/2022
Inflation eases to 10.7%: What this means for your personal finances
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 10.7% in the 12 months to November 2022, down from 11.1% in October