Managers of Wealth Offshore

S'pore passes HK as home to Asia's wealthy

Hong Kong had leapfrogged Singapore in 2010 after falling behind in 2008.

SocGen said to be selling its Los Angeles asset mgmt business

According to US asset managers Madison Dearborn and Hellman & Friedman have expressed an interest. Dearborn declined to comment. Hellman and Clayton failed to provide a response.

Wealth managers set to lose market share: KPMG

Financial planning-led IFAs will pose serious competition to traditional wealth management firms that have been slow to adapt to regulatory change, a report from KPMG has claimed. Financial planning-led IFAs will pose serious competition to traditional we

Deutsche Bank, Guggenheim end talks for RREEF

Deutsche Bank AG and Guggenheim Partners have ended negotiations on the potential sale of RREEF, the German bank's global alternative asset management business, after failing to agree on terms, Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank AG and Gu

RBC Wealth Management Trust and Fiduciary Services Business Among Top 25 Trust Companies

RBC Wealth Management’s British Isles Trust and Fiduciary Services business has been named on Private Client Practitioner’s list of the Top 25 Trust Companies for the second successive year.

Swiss private bank axes 100 jobs

Switzerland's $2.1 trillion wealth management sector has been consolidating since the financial crisis, as an increase in costs and regulation coupled with lower asset values and pressure on margins force some institutions to trim staff costs.

Leading private bank launches philanthropy consultancy

Dame Stephanie Shirley OBE, a British businesswoman, and Haldun Taşman, a Turkish businessman and the founder of the Turkish Philanthropy Foundation (TÜSEV) were also in attendance.

Thailand's largest securities firm set to focus on wealth management

The brokerage has about 80,000 accounts, of which 50,000 are actively traded.

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Banks Roll Out the Green Carpet to Attract High-Income Earners

income earners gathered for a private fashion show at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan for the latest line from designer Douglas Hannant.

Liontrust assets rise, swings to profit ‎

Assets under management rose to £1.5bn at 31 March - up from £1.3bn last time.

Wealth managers set to lose market share: KPMG

Financial planning-led IFAs will pose serious competition to traditional wealth management firms that have been slow to adapt to regulatory change, a report from KPMG has claimed.

Sarasin seeks SE Asia head after Barki exit

A Sarasin spokeswoman says Barki has taken early retirement for family reasons.

Wealth managers 'undecided' on independent versus restricted

Earlier this month the FSA published its final guidance on independent and restricted advice under the RDR.

COUTTS HOST Forum For Philanthropy on emergent field of social investment

Speaking at the event was Sir Ronald Cohen, Chairman of Big Society Capital, Britain's first social investment bank. Sir Ronald was joined by Faisel Rahman, Managing Director of the social business Fair Finance and James Perry, CEO of Panaphur, a fam

Swiss Asset Management’s Asia expansion driven by asset growth

Swiss asset manager Pictet Asset Management (PAM) is expanding its Asian business as part of its bid to strengthen its presence within the region, driven by recent significant acquisitions in Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan.

World Wealth Report 2012: Business models need more flexibility‎

Global high net worth population increased slightly in 2011, their investable wealth declined.

ADIB launches its e-Wealth Management Solutions Centre

The ADIB Wealth Management Solutions Centre is simple and an interactive online portal where visitors can access information and tips on savings and investment.

Sinking feeling for investors in super yacht company

Believing YCO would be a safe haven in turbulent times, investors pumped millions of pounds into the luxury boat broker, which has had an impressive range of super rich clients including the billionaires Roman Abramovich and Sir Phillip Green.

Investment grade wine attracts global wealth

Fine wine is increasing in attractiveness as an asset class for global private wealth investment, according to US-based specialist firm Trellis Wine Investments, which reports an annualised non-correlated return of 11.33% over the past 10 years.

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