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Private Banking Awards Switzerland 2024 winners revealed

A variety of firms were rewarded during the evening.

BNP Paribas appointed by Insignia Financial as its custodian in Australia

The service offer will cover Insignia Financial’s MLC and OnePath businesses, with the transitions to be finalised in 2025.

Sia Partners Welcomes a Strategic Minority Investment from Blackstone

It marks the Company’s first partnership with a financial investor since its inception.

A Leading Wealth Management Firm To Lay Off One-Sixth Of Its Workforce

The firm designs both funds and portfolios, as well as provides financial advice and contracts connections with external financial managers.

JTC Wins Trust Company Employer Accolade at Annual Wealthbriefing Awards

Announced at a ceremony held in St Helier last week (5 December), JTC was named ‘Trust Company Employer of the Year’ at the annual Wealthbriefing Channel Islands Awards 2024.

LGT adopts pass-through voting in “European first”

The firm is leveraging ProxySphere technology developed by fintech Tumelo, in collaboration with asset manager Legal & General and investment service provider State Street Global Advisors, to implement the voting framework.

Schroders named Impact Investing Platform of the Year

BCS Plans Hiring to Boost Private Banking & Wealth Management Unit

This was stated by Sasha Wiggins, CEO of Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, in a presentation to analysts in London.

Swiss banking veterans expand with Lumen Capital

After more than 20 years in the industrial sector, entrepreneur Daniel Eggenberger has returned to his original professional home: the financial business.

Julius Baer scores a hat trick at WealthBriefing Channel Islands Awards

The WealthBriefing Channel Islands Awards, held annually, celebrate the most innovative and exceptional firms, teams, and individuals within the wealth management industry.

BlackRock Revolutionises Wealth Access to Private Markets with Innovative Evergreen Platform

The platform integrates exposure to private equity, infrastructure, private debt, real estate, and multi-alternatives, leveraging BlackRock’s expertise in investment, technology, and data.

Crafting bespoke wealth management for our clients in Belgium: an interview with Denis Pittet and Geoffroy Vermeire

The Swiss group, which dates back to the 18th century, targets what is termed the “wealthy” segment of the private banking market, consisting of clients with at least EUR five million to invest.

Impax Asset tumbles as St James Place takes away £5bn fund

SJP has issued notice on Impax’s management of the Sustainable & Responsible Equity Fund to take effect from February if unit holders ratify the decision at a meeting on 9 January.

Losses trimmed at troubled WH Ireland

The firm says it will focus on the operation and development of its wealth management arm and assess “opportunities” as they arise.

Titan launches multi-asset fund range

Managed by head of fixed income Peter Doherty and chief investment officer Ian Wood

HIGHVERN receives Top Honour for Fund Administration at WealthBriefing Channel Islands 2024 Awards

This repeat win reflects HIGHVERN’s reputation for delivering exceptional client service, driving innovation, and achieving significant client and revenue growth.

Further recognition for Crestbridge Family Office Services with Wealthbriefing CI accolade

The win follows on from Crestbridge FOS being successful in the same category at Wealthbriefing’s MENA Awards in Dubai last month

ZEDRA invests in French global expansion service provider, RBB Business advisors

RBB Business advisors provides accounting, reporting, payroll, HR and tax services to both a domestic and international client base.

BCS Plans Hiring to Boost Private Banking & Wealth Management Unit

BCS aims to grow its wealth management capabilities to offset declining revenues

EFG Private Bank: Trump bringing bold but not wise policy

While there are economic issues to discuss, "people only want to talk about Trump".

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