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David Cameron signals rethink over tax relief cap on philanthropy

At launch of Big Society Capital fund, prime minister pledges to listen to charities' concerns over budget measure

Walpole says UK luxury sector to grow 8.5% in 2012

Luxury not-for-profit organisation Walpole has announced the results of a study with Ledbury Research into the current UK luxury goods market, forecasting growth in sales of 8.5% in 2012.

What type of UAE expat are you?

A new survey documenting the changing face of expatriate life has identified five different types of modern British expat.

Coutts’ AIG clients face further compensation delays

Coutts’ clients who saw their money locked up in the AIG Enhanced Variable Rate fund when the credit crisis hit, face a further eight-week wait to hear if they will receive compensation.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group continues to expand and win new clients

2011 featured a tough economic and stockmarket environment. It also brought continuing pressure on banking secrecy and heavier regulation of wealth management that drove up operating costs.

Investment management opinions of SWFs - Research

The survey presents the results of the Deutsche Bank research chair’s foundation paper – a dynamic asset-liability management (ALM) model developed to guide asset allocation and risk management decisions at the SWF level, and describes the res

Family of military hero locked in battle over sale of treasures

Auction halted by legal fight over war artefacts collected by the Duke of Wellington's trusted aide

Credit Suisse says no German travel ban for bankers

Swiss and German media had reported the Swiss bank had introduced the ban after Switzerland issued the warrants, which accuse the three German civil servants of industrial espionage for buying the bank details of German tax evaders.

France reviews trust approach

Trusts have always been viewed suspiciously by the French authorities. New legislation imposes draconian reporting obligations where any of the settlors, trustees or beneficiaries are French resident.

Cameron Opens $1 Billion ‘Big Society Bank’ to Fund Charities

It will use the money to invest in charitable and social causes that can make repayments through earned income.

RDR to drive use of model portfolios and risk rated funds say advisers

The majority of advisers are looking to increase their use of model portfolios and risk-rated funds as a result of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) according to research from Skandia Investment Group*.

Aberdeen Asset Management looks to replace Katherine Garrett-Cox as boss of £2.1bn Alliance Trust

Aberdeen Asset Management wants to replace Katherine Garrett-Cox as manager of the embattled £2.1bn Alliance Trust in what would be one of the most dramatic City coups in years.

Natixis plans new push for alternative products ‎

The NGAM Durable Portfolio Construction platform focuses on portfolio construction and analytics to help investors manage volatility and enhance the diversification of their portfolios.

Bonham Carter gifts £620k to charity

Edward Bonham Carter has become the second major figure at Jupiter to make a significant share donation to charity.

AFH Group buys Nottingham IFA in £900k deal‎

Arden, established in 1994, provides services to high net worth individuals and small to medium sized enterprises throughout the UK and Europe.

Cenkos to sell stake in Channel Islands wealth management unit

Cenkos says CCIL is not core to the group's business strategy and operations.

Multi-family office aims to build structures that will last

The investment strategy implemented at multi-family office Stonehage is aimed at preserving clients’ wealth, rather than shooting out the lights, insists Ronnie Armist, head of the firm’s investment advisory business.

Generali targets HNW in the UK

In one of the boldest moves by an offshore life company in recent years, Generali PanEurope this month will formally begin to target the UK high-net-worth and UHNWI market with a flagship portfolio product and wealth structuring services

Ingenious Asset Management launches new charities sector service

Ingenious Asset Management (IAM), has launched a charity service to provide multi-asset investment management for charities and similar bodies in the UK.

RBC Wealth Management Wants You

The broker wars of 2012 are heating up as a foreign invader tries to crack the U.S., Asian, British and Latin American markets.

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