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Credit Suisse could seek UBS merger after Greensill and Archegos scandals

The Greensill Capital collapse, which was triggered when it suspended $10bn in funds used by the supply chain finance firm, also impacted.

Wealth managers need to hear diversity’s call

Companies take tentative steps to breaking traditional mould

Fairstone bolsters growth plan with another acquisition

The deal came on the back of Fairstone having secured additional investment from global private equity house TA Associates.

Macfarlanes advises on sale of wealth management firm

The sale, which remains subject to regulatory consent, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021

Rathbones has £60m war chest for further acquisitions

"We were fortunate that Ipiris, who previously owned it, were looking to sell.”

PIMFA welcomes Treasury Select Committee report recommending change in culture at Financial Conduct Authority

But as the Treasury Select Committee says in its report, the FCA must set milestones for change to be achieved.

Stanhope Capital Group launches Stanhope FFT Global Ventures

Venture capital has historically presented investors with returns substantially in excess of public equity markets and other private market strategies.

Raymond James unveils new employment model to spur UK growth

The model became popular with entrepreneurially minded wealth managers who wanted autonomy over their investment decisions and to put their clients at the heart of their business.

Liontrust doubles profits after acquisitions

The group now has assets under management and advice of £30.9bn, an increase of 92 per cent on the £16bn figure for 2020.

Lost Fortune Pits Rich Russian Against Rothschild in New York Court

Oil magnate Sergey Bogdanchikov claims the bank lost half his $150 million portfolio in a kickback scheme.

Londoners Snap Up Luxury Homes as Rich Foreigners Are Locked Out

Prime homes in capital selling at fastest rate in seven years

Northern Ireland 'has truly advantageous position in Europe and the world' says wealth manager

He spoke of a shift to health not wealth - or what he believes is a stronger focus on personal health and on ensuring affairs are in order and that the legacy of family wealth is preserved.

Newcastle wealth manager secures £6.5m to fund lending trust

“Thanks to our collaboration with such a high calibre financial institution, as Shawbrook Bank,"

Rathbones to acquire Saunderson House for £150m

Combined £60bn business will make Rathbones third largest wealth manager in the UK

Schroders Personal Wealth joins We are Change initiative

As a strategic partner SPW will sponsor places on the scheme, helping to pay for the training, exams and upskilling of those looking to become financial advisers.

Northern Trust Asset Management’s Marie Dzanis on the polar explorer who inspires her leadership

'Covid taught me personally a lot about culture and the new level of leadership that is required,' says the head of Northern Trust Asset Management’s Emea business

Global Wealth Report 2021

Credit Suisse Research Institute published its twelfth Global Wealth Report showing continued wealth growth

Effects of COVID on household wealth

The short-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for household wealth are now much clearer than they were last summer.

Mercer's 2021 Cost of Living city ranking

Compared to last year, Tokyo and Zurich each dropped one spot to fourth and fifth positions, respectively.

Date set for Tavistock Wealth sale vote

Tavistock Investments’ has set a date for its General Meeting at which its shareholders will vote on the proposed sale of its multi-asset management arm, Tavistock Wealth Limited to Titan Wealth Holdings.

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