02/11/2012

Cameron calls for truce on bonuses

The government plans to play down the significance of banker bonuses over the rest of the bonus season as it attempts to call a truce in the war of words between politicians and bankers.

02/11/2012

High-rate pensions tax relief faces axe

Wealthier savers should be stripped of the higher-rate tax relief on pensions, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander suggests, in a move that will increase pressure on George Osborne to make the rich pay more.

02/10/2012

Nordea named the best in Private Banking

It is the fourth time in a row that Nordea is at the top of this ranking. Nordea is also named the best provider of private banking services in Sweden

02/09/2012

Credit Suisse private banking profit drops

Credit Suisse Group reports 2011 net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,953 million, Core Results pre-tax income of CHF 2,749 million, return on equity of 6.0%, underlying return on equity of 7.3%

02/07/2012

Julius Baer expects to deliver client data in U.S. probe

Swiss private bank Julius Baer said on Monday it expects to have to hand over client data as part of a U.S. tax investigation into wealthy Americans who stashed their money in Swiss banks to avoid paying taxes.