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Rathbones buys law firm as it continues hunt for opportunities

Our outlook remains optimistic with the impact of recent acquisitions expected to have a positive effect on earnings in 2015

Pimco troubles hit Allianz's net profit

Allianz SE's said Wednesday that first-quarter net profit fell 4% as a weaker contribution to earnings from its asset management business outweighed falling claims costs and revenue gains.

Positive quarter for Rathbone Brothers

Funds under management grew strongly in Rathbone Unit Trust Management

PwC & ING to launch new 'sporting family consulting service'

The shared expertise and philosophy that PwC and ING are offering will provide a fresh approach and we’re delighted that they’ve chosen Soccerex as the event to present it to the industry.

Oh no it's a 'Yes'! What wealth managers are telling Scottish clients

Not only will the political fallout from independence be immense, it could also have major financial implications

Rothschild closes Five Arrows credit fund on €415m

The fund adds to the series of debt vehicles to have closed successfully in recent months, on the back of strong investor demand for credit solutions.

New consultancy company targets international wealth management industry

He has returned to the industry with the launch of his own business consultancy company, Landmark Financial Solutions.

Will Barclays ultimately regret its sub-500k decision?

The decision, made last November, resulted in a 35% reduction in its private banker head count

SEI Wealth Platform Extends Strategic Partnership With Towry

SEI announced today that Towry, the wealth adviser, has extended its contract with the company for an additional seven years, until July 2021.

Wealthy property investors set to target less obvious city locations, report suggests

Melbourne, Tel Aviv and Chicago could outperform other prime property markets in top world cities in the next few years as global investors seek alternative locations, it is claimed.

London brokerage sets up wealth management arm

London-based brokerage has launched a new wealth management arm.

Baillie Gifford 'committed' to remaining in Scotland after referendum

Baillie Gifford says it is “committed” to staying in Scotland irrespective of the outcome of the referendum on independence this September.

Société Générale Pledges to Revive Growth, Helped by Russia

French bank Société Générale SA pledged Tuesday to lift profit over the next three years, saying Russia will be among the main growth drivers.

Harrods Bank set to launch into the broker market

It currently provides mortgages on variable rate interest terms

Barclays Wealth arm folded into retail unit

Barclays Wealth & Investment Management will cease to exist as a standalone business as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at improving profitability.

Bank of Montreal could scrap historic F&C brand

Canada’s Bank of Montreal could scrap the historic F&C brand, potentially bringing the 146-year history of one of the oldest names in London’s fund market to an end.

Julius Baer gaining new foothold in the Netherlands

Julius Baer has acquired a well-established business in the Netherlands. Merrill Lynch has run wealth management activities in this market for more than 50 years shifting its focus to private banking and servicing high net worth individuals in the early

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