Managers of Wealth Offshore

Brewin Dolphin funds boosted by discretionary arm‎

The company said commission income, which fell to £17.5 million from £24.9 million a year earlier, had continued to fall into January but other income has held up.

London-based banking giant named the World’s Most Valuable Banking Brand in 2012

This strong performance from the London-based banking giant stood out in its region; European banks performed miserably, making up 16 of the 20 “fallers” on the table.

Teak forestry investment shows money really can grow on trees

Emerald Knight delivers fixed annual returns of up to 12.5% on timber investment, plus 1.5% bonus from thinning proceeds

Asian entrepreneurs aim for greater wealth

The report, published by Standard Chartered, SEI Global Wealth Services and Scorpio Partnership, studied 3,300 high-net-worth individuals with an average of $2m worth of assets.

Study on Women and Wealth Finds One Size Does Not Fit All

Family Wealth Advisors Council examines views of 551 affluent women across the country in inaugural Women of Wealth Study

French Banks to Cut 2011 Bonuses as Much as 50%

French banks intend to cut bonus payments for 2011 by between 40 percent and 50 percent, Le Journal du Dimanche reported, without saying where it obtained the information.

Lloyds withdraws charity credit cards

Although the charities have expressed disappointment at Lloyds’ decision they say that they hope to explore other opportunities with the bank.

Leading Swiss private bank to lay off 10% of employees In Germany

"Of 1,200 employees, we'll have to lay off about 10%," Hoerger told Die Welt, saying the layoffs would be completed by the end of the year.

IBRC to wind down wealth management arm

IBRC, the former Anglo Irish Bank, says it has decided to wind down its wealth management division.

Putin demands wealth tax

The levy would be introduced in 2013 as part of legislation needed to reduce a massive gap between rich and poor, Putin said in a statement on his candidate website www.putin2012.ru.

Canada’s second-largest lender Considering ‘Wealth Opportunity’ in U.S

“There’s obviously a wealth opportunity there.”

Bryn Mawr Increases Wealth Management Assets by 41.5%

"Our record earnings, which are primarily attributed to steady loan growth and enhanced Wealth Management revenue, made 2011 a very good year for the Corporation."

Accounting firm eyes HNWI business

"At a time when many businesses are struggling to cope with challenging business conditions, it's vital they look to improve the way they operate at a fundamental level - only those that do so will survive and even thrive in the current environm

Tennant sets out changes at Kleinwort Benson

The bank, whose roots stretch back over 200 years in the UK, was bought by German Dresdner Bank in 1995.

Luxembourg eyes huge spend from Qatar

Luxembourg’s 40-year-old finance centre finds immense opportunities for co-operation with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) in management and investment funds; wealth management; and trade and corporate finance.

Swiss private bank sued in Singapore over minor’s risky trades

“The trades were carried out through the instigation of Chwee without any consultation with WF Ow,” the Ows said in their lawsuit.

RBS’s Hester May Get Further 8 Million Pounds Bonus, Times Says

Hester is set to be awarded 3.6 million shares, worth about 963,000 pounds, for last year.

Barclays to face 'shareholder rebellion' if bonus restraint is not exercised

One of Barclays’ top 10 investors is reported to have said: “If the bank doesn’t exercise real restraint then it faces a shareholder rebellion.”

Public believe executives pay should not exceed £1 million

Just 7% of those questioned supported £1 million salaries for chief executives of firms in the Ftse 100, while only 1% said senior bosses were worth the £4 million currently earned by those at the top end of business.

BNP Paribas strengthens its communication team

Jean-François Boutringain, 49, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, for Brand, Communications and Quality for the BNP Paribas Group, in charge of coordinating teams and resources.

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