Managers of Wealth Offshore

Turcan Connell opens office in Glasgow

Turcan Connell, which was represented by Eric Young & Co, already has offices in Edinburgh, London and Guernsey, but following research identified client demand for an office in the West.

Wealth managers must ‘get house in order’ as FSA hones in

Firms that market themselves as ‘wealth managers’ must review their processes to ensure that they have sufficient controls to mitigate the potential for mis-selling and document every part of their advice process, according to one compliance e

Boutique wealth manager launches managed portfolio service

Advisers will be able to discuss investments with the Berry managed portfolio team, “as required”.

Vontobel chief plans a broader future

Zeno Staub, who was appointed chief executive of Vontobel in May 2011 and plans to revive the Swiss private bank’s earnings, is updating the group’s multi-asset capabilities to offer a broader range of investment styles as part of an overall r

Former Citisoft Senior Managers Start New Consultancy ‎

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Asian ambition drives Julius Baer’s BofA move

By buying Bank Of America Merrill Lynch’s wealth management arm, Julius Baer has doubled its presence in Asia, but their new unit needs something of an overhaul if it is to become profitable

Germany's Schaeuble wades into bank bonuses debate - FT

The argument over capping bankers' pay is threatening EU efforts to implement the global bank rules known as "Basel III" by the January 2013 deadline.

ANZ Executive Rose Up in Man's World

ANZ's goal is to become a "super-regional" bank in Asia—it owns a 20% stake in China's Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, among other regional investments.

Citi's sales to retail and HNW's up 80% YoY

Net sales of investment products by Citi to individual retail and high-net-worth clients around the region are up 80% year-on-year through July, with over $3 billion of net inflows, the firm says.

Hargreaves Lansdown founders set for £40m windfall

Hargreaves Lansdown founders Peter Hargreaves and Stephen Lansdown are set to receive a £40m dividend windfall as the company gets set to unveil its year end results this week.

Exclusive credit cards on the rise in Asia

Wealthy expats in Asia are being targeted by banks rolling out exclusive credit cards offering high-end perks.

Citibank Korea launches wealth management service for millionaires

Citibank first introduced its wealth management service in Korea with ‘Citigold’ brand to customers with 100 million won back in 1991."

Cold calling still rife in UAE despite ban

One of the advisers who does not cold call clients, Sarah Lord, wealth planning director for the Middle East and Asia at Killik & Co, said: “I am yet to come across any evidence to suggest that the Central Bank ruling has completely stopped cold

Wealth management stagnates at Canada's big banks

Canada's biggest bank stumbled hardest, though the results included a C$29 million charge in the third quarter.

SJP partner ‘cloned’ by fraudsters

The regulator issued on Thursday an alert about a firm offering investment advice and brokerage services under the names AW Associates, A Walker Associates and Andrew Walker Associates.

Don’t make wealth tax a habit

So, in normal times, the Treasury jumps from a great height on anyone in government who speculates on tax policy.

Is Macquarie Preparing to Clear the Desks at Private Wealth?

All jokes aside, could the board be considering a potential sale of Macquarie Private Wealth?

HSBC adopts content approach with ad-funded business series

Following the decision to drop its long-standing strapline, 'The World’s Local Bank' last year, HSBC has been moving to position itself as an authority on global trends, including through its 'In The Future' campaign, looking at

Barclays launches Female Client Group offering in Scotland

Barclays has chosen the prestigious setting of this year’s Blair Castle International Horse Trials for the launch of its Female Client Group proposition in Scotland

HSBC Swiss Private Bank Profit Declines on Interest Income

Higher costs plus the repatriation of client funds to onshore networks that generate lower fees are cutting profit margins at Swiss private banks, the biggest managers of offshore wealth.

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