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Accidental banker

Lombard Odier’s managing partner Hugo Banziger looks back on his 30-year career and talks about why his company’s business model is ideal for the private-banking sector.

North-east businessman honoured at prestigious awards ceremony

A north-east businessman has been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony which honours Scots that now live in London.

Wealth of Indian HNIs to increase more than Chinese during 2014 and 2020: Report

The estimated wealth of HNIs in India in 2016 will be $1.425 trillion, while those in China will be worth $5.10 trillion

French private bank makes bid to acquire Kleinwort Benson Wealth Management

Said if its bid succeeded it would sell BHF's private banking activities in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands to Societe Generale, which is also providing financing for the takeover.

Death, taxes and the Autumn Statement by Penny Lovell

In the world of financial advice, one of the most frequently cited clichés comes from Benjamin Franklin: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

BSI drops exclusive talks to buy private banking unit

The exclusive period was due to end on Friday.

PraxisIFM expands fund administration division with the acquisition of London-based closed-ended fund administrator

‘For some time, we have been receiving enquiries for the provision of high quality administration services for onshore investment trusts to the same standard as similar offshore vehicles.

International Tennis Federation extend sponsorship deal with BNP Paribas

“With BNP Paribas, we will celebrate our 15th year of partnership in 2016,” newly-elected ITF President David Haggerty said.

Pension transfer delays are unacceptable: Drewberry

The head of pensions at Drewberry Wealth Management has criticised the “unacceptable” amount of time it takes to process a pension transfer.

Bonuses and the illusion of banking performance

Deutsche boss is right to call for simpler, more modest pay structures

Five top fintech offerings for investors: Miss Mackay's Money Microscope

When we think about how technology might transform our lives, it's easy to jump ahead to the realm of driver-less cars and polite robots doing our ironing.

Youth is not wasted on the Young

And across wealthy families, with Withers, we’ve found the secret to a successful transfer of wealth in families is to develop emotional and practical connections between the generations, particularly the more recent ones, to the original source of

Luxembourg Goes in for an Image Makeover

Luxembourg, the country once known as the European “Death Star” of financial secrecy, is looking to improve its image.

Argon Asset Management Scoops Two IAIR Awards in Milan

A CEO Summit held before the awards ceremony brought corporate leaders together to discuss leadership, skills and visions for growth.

Banque J. Safra Sarasin (Luxembourg) acquires Luxembourg Private Banking Business

J. Safra Sarasin acts as consolidator in the private banking market.

‘Dangerously blurred’ lines between advice and guidance

Mr Mackay said addressing this lack of distinction between advice and guidance is crucial to improving consumer engagement

Atlantic rift? - St. James's Place Market Bulletin

The Federal Reserve continued to indicate that a December rate rise was likely, meanwhile UK rates are likely to be frozen at the current level until 2017.

How to approach ultra and high net-worth individuals

New World Wealth says that one in every 35 people in London – which is the equivalent to 395,600 people – own assets worth more than £1m.

Wealth manager partners with AJ Bell Investcentre

At present, the panel is made up of 21 discretionary fund managers, giving advisers a range of partners to choose from.

Russian Billionaire’s Battle With Art Dealer Draws In HSBC

Bank accounts are subject of a complaint related to fight

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