05/20/2013
Future Foundation report on The Wealth Siren
The mega-rich, gods of global consumer culture
Wealth and Asset Management
05/19/2013
Fund managers fear for EU bonus cap
A group of fund managers has warned that pending European Union bankers bonus cap rules could damage a significant part of London’s financial services sector.
05/19/2013
Kingdom's asset management sector ranked No 3 in world
Thailand's asset-management industry has been voted third-best in the world, according to a global investor survey revealed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
05/19/2013
Wealth management key for banks amid slow growth in retail banking
"If retail earnings are better than expected, the banks even have a shot of beating analyst expectations."
05/19/2013
Technology drives US client adviser loyalty
Technology has to be used in a subtle way to prevent it creating an impression that it diminished the value of the personal adviser
05/19/2013
Standard Chartered purchases India wealth management unit
The sale of the unit underscores a growing trend of consolidation in Asia's wealth management industry as private banks struggle to earn profits in the face of rising regulatory costs and wafer-thin advisory fees.
05/19/2013
When Your HNW Clients Make Music, Be Sure They’re Covered
For many baby boomers who gave up on being a guitar god before turning 30, the next best thing is achieving a level of success that allows them to afford a vintage Stratocaster or Les Paul of the same era that was played by the heroes of their youth.
05/19/2013
Morningstar Investment Conference: Manager Insights
SPECIAL REPORT: The UK's leading asset managers provide their concerns and strategies for investing in the current environment
05/19/2013
Fremont Bank expands wealth management to compete with Wells Fargo, others
Community banks are going on the offense as their wealthy clients turning to Bank of America
05/19/2013
UK-based hedge fund holds off US dominance to crack big league of top hedgie performers
Invests in a bucket of loans that are then wrapped into a single loan and traded
05/19/2013
City Bankers Plan to Dodge New EU Crackdown on Bonuses
Experts warn a crackdown on banker bonuses will lead to a surge in salaries and other pay types to compensate.
05/18/2013
Adam & Co sees profits double as costs reduce
Economic conditions will remain challenging for private banks
05/17/2013
Atlantic Trust managing director dies
S. Mark Powell, managing partner of Atlantic Trust’s Austin operations, has died from a yet undetermined cause, a company official confirmed.
05/16/2013
Coutts & RBS announce their support of Accelerate 2013
Major banks back Britain's world-beating businesses
05/16/2013
ABN AMRO Private Banking recognised at Wealth Briefing Awards
The inaugural awards of Wealth Briefing aims to recognise best practise within the wealth management industry.
05/16/2013
HSBC launches Wealth Dashboard in Singapore
It will also allow ‘timely execution of deals’ by customers and give them more control over their wealth portfolios
05/16/2013
ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs as prepares for eventual sale
State-owned Dutch bank ABN AMRO is to cut 400 jobs, about 2 percent of its workforce, as it prepares for an eventual sale.
05/16/2013
Saunderson House gains 43 clients in three months
This represents a slight increase to the company’s client bank
05/15/2013
Societe Generale Private Banking and Campden Wealth announce "Campden European Families in Business Awards 2013" shortlist
The Awards highlight family businesses and leaders who have a remarkable history and have in common that they are drivers of economic growth in Europe.
05/15/2013
IFA buys two adviser client banks
The firm says it is on the lookout for more acquisitions