09/20/2012

UBS wins swag of banking awards

The Swiss-headquartered UBS has taken out the top spot in seven of the 10 categories, cementing its position as one of the most influential banks in the local market.

09/20/2012

Towry streamlines with £47m debt package

The package, arranged by private equity majority owners Palamon Capital Partners, replaces an existing "mezzanine" facility, a form of debt more expensive to service than a standard loan.

09/19/2012

Brooks Macdonald will operate a restricted model

Brooks Macdonald will operate a restricted asset management business and independent financial planning business once the retail distribution review is implemented, the firm has announced.

09/19/2012

Weatherbys launches HNW broker

Roger Weatherby, chief executive of Weatherbys Bank and chairman of Weatherbys Hamilton, said: "We have been looking at ways to expand our insurance business for some time, and the opportunity to form a joint venture with Charles Hamilton is a natura

09/19/2012

ANZ shelves plans for Hong Kong bank buy

ANZ has reportedly walked away from a plan to acquire a Hong Kong bank after a disagreement over price, signalling a strategy shift that is more focused on organic growth.

09/19/2012

Shareholders approve Julius Baer share capital creation

The capital increase to be conducted by way of a rights offering (inclusive of pre-emptive subscription rights of the existing shareholders) in the amount of up to CHF 500 million is expected to take place in October 2012, market conditions permitting.

09/18/2012

5 Big Security Risks for HNW Families

As a family’s wealth and fame grow, so does a family’s attractiveness as a target for identity theft, fraud, extortion, robbery and a host of other crimes.

09/18/2012

Time is ripe' for wealth management

A leading financial services expert has highlighted the urgent need for more investment products aimed at the wealthy, as Chinese incomes rise and people look forward to enjoying longer retirements.

09/18/2012

Global growth worries dent Asia business sentiment in Q3: survey

Business sentiment among Asia's top companies fell for the second straight quarter, dragged down by export-orientated economies such as China and Japan, while domestic spending helped boost Southeast Asia's outlook, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD surv