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Britain's Close Brothers profit lifted by increased lending

British lender Close Brothers Group Plc posted a 21 percent rise in first-half operating profit driven by growth in its loan book at its core banking division.

Gam to soft close Star China fund

Gam is to soft close Citywire rated Michael Lai’s GAM Star China Equity fund which currently runs $2.42 billion, once assets pass $2.6 billion

Van Lanschot sees profit recovery in 2013

Van Lanschot today presents its 2013 annual results. Karl Guha, CEO of Van Lanschot: "The recovery in profit seen in 2013 demonstrates Van Lanschot's resilience in what are still challenging market conditions.

Banks counting on wealth managers to build new revenue

The survey uncovered the five key traits of Pacesetters and the top challenges they face for continued success.

Bestinvest teams up with The Times for new wealth service

The Times and Sunday Times have teamed up with Bestinvest to launch a wealth service.

OMW purchase of Intrinsic to spur recruitment: Feeney

The chief executive of Old Mutual Wealth said the firm planned to increase headcount this year by up to 250 advisers

Barclays wealth advisory head joins Salamanca

Based in London he will spearhead the development of a new model for the provision of global family office services, aimed at helping families with increasingly complex issues to deliver on their personal and strategic objectives.

Ex-Thames River director joins adviser firm

Mike Hodges, managing director of Carrington, described Warren coming on board as 'another significant hire that we have made in the last 12 months'.

Ex-Thames River director joins adviser firm

Mike Hodges, managing director of Carrington, described Warren coming on board as 'another significant hire that we have made in the last 12 months'.

Tilney to merge with Bestinvest under Permira

Permira aims to complete the Bestinvest deal this month

Skandia posts £13m profit as OMGI assets reach £16bn

Old Mutual Wealth’s asset management arm Old Mutual Global Investors totalled £15m for the year

Banks See Wealth Management New Cash Cow

Expect banks to become bigger players in the wealth management space. According to a new study by Fidelity, over half of bank executives expect to grow their revenue from wealth management practices by 25 percent in the next five years.

Schroders' profit soars 24% post-Cazenove buy

Michael Dobson, Chief Executive, commented: “2013 was a record year for Schroders, with profit before tax and exceptional items up 41 per cent. to £507.8 million and assets under management up 24 per cent. to £262.9 billion.

Almost 500 staff receive more than £1m at Barclays

Barclays paid 481 staff more than £1m ($1.67m) last year, prompting criticism that pay is still too high and that banks have not changed their ways since the financial crisis.

Schroders chooses Cazenove brand for wealth arm

It marks a shift from the strategy employed with the integration of the two fund management businesses, which saw Cazenove's funds rebranded Schroders.

Old Mutual admits liability claims are inevitable in wake of Intrinsic deal

Old Mutual Wealth has admitted liability claims following its acquisition of Intrinsic are inevitable but says the deal was still worth doing.

Family Offices Beginning to Look Beyond London for Property Deals

Trophy property prices in the British capital – those worth more than £10 million

Hanson is banking on Spanish tie-up

Man-about-town Robert Hanson is teaming up with the Spanish. Boutique bank Renta 4 Banco is taking a 14.99% stake in Hanson Asset Management, the London wealth management firm that Hanson chairs.

Superich Pushed Prices of Top-Tier Homes Higher in 2013

Number of People With More Than $30 million in Net Assets Also Rose

Intrinsic owner promises not to tie down advisers

The new owner of network intrinsic has promised it will not force its advisers down a single tied route.

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