01/31/2013

Quadruple hire powers near tripling in Vestra profits

As it reported on its financial performance, Vestra pointed to the challenging conditions. However, in a filing to Companies House, the firm appeared to have navigated these smoothly, highlighting growth in its client bank ‘at a good price’ an

01/30/2013

UK private bank hits a double £1 billion milestone

When, more than one hundred years ago, George Gilbert Williams, president of the famously conservative Chemical Bank, was asked for the secret of his success, he replied: “The fear of God”. There’s nothing new under the sun!

01/28/2013

The future of wealth management services

Wealth managers are under pressure to rev up their profits. Over the past several years revenues have been sluggish, margins tighter, and costs - particularly those involving regulatory compliance - higher.

01/28/2013

Oaktree WM launches international business

The firm, run by former Wealth Manager cover stars Jeremy Arthur and Ian Brady, Invesco Perpetual’s ex-head of fund of funds, is planning to target international clients through the new business to be led by Shah. He joins from Christchurch Investm

01/27/2013

7IM delays adviser loans move

Seven Investment Management says it still plans to offer advisers a lending facility despite delays to the service’s launch.