Managers of Wealth Offshore

Rinehart now Asia's richest woman, Forbes says

Mrs Rinehart's wealth jumped as Korean steelmaker Posco bought a stake in her Roy Hill iron ore project, Forbes said on its website today.

Richardson GMP Looks To Acquire Boutique Wealth Manager

Andrew Marsh said the firm would be open to acquiring an independent wealth management firm that focuses on wealthy families, entrepreneurs, and business owners. He said the firm wasn't in talks with any possible targets now.

Up to 100 Coutts staff face axe in restructure

Up to 100 of Coutts’ front office staff face the prospect of redundancy, following the bank’s decision to separate its wealth management and private banking functions in the run-up to the retail distribution review.

Societe Generale to Close Private Banking Office in Bahrai

Societe Generale opened the wealth management office in Bahrain in November 2009 as part of its expansion in the region.

City of London Wealth Management Awards - Voting starts

A total of 37 firms met the criteria for the company shortlist, verified by an independent panel of judges.

Euroclear reports strong 2011 operating performance

As trading volumes varied by country and asset class in 2011, operating performance fluctuated among the Euroclear entities, with some experiencing year-over-year gains in some measures while declining in others.

Mariner Wealth buys Tulsa-based wealth management firm

Shoulders, Adams Hall’s CEO, had recently acquired the ownership interests of F&M Bank & Trust Co. in Tulsa, said Martin Bicknell, CEO of Mariner Wealth. F&M Bank had owned more than half of Adams Hall.

Crescent Wealth, Thomson Reuters launch Australia Islamic Index

The index enables investors to benchmark the Australian equities market and therefore provides a powerful tool to those wishing to expand and diversify their investment portfolios in accordance with Islamic principles.

Director of wealth advisory services at Weaver Wealth Management wins distinguished award

This award is bestowed in six categories: Industry Contributor of the Year, Practice Management, Technology Innovator, Wealth Creator, Legacy Builder and Lifetime Achievement.

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.”

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