Managers of Wealth Offshore

I think I love you - so what's your net worth?

Decades of pop culture have cemented the notion that love conquers all – including money.

Wealth management struggles amid strong Commbank result

The CBA has recorded a statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended Dec 31 2011 of $3.624 billion, a 19% increase on the previous corresponding period, in a strong result unaided by its wealth management arm which recorded a loss.

BankMuscat unveils dynamic Private Banking strategy

AbdulRazak Ali Issa, Chief Executive of BankMuscat, inaugurated the flagship Private Banking branch offering bespoke solutions that preserve, secure and grow wealth.

Emerging Asia’s bankers are hiring, private banking growing

According to job networking site FINS Asia-Pacific , recruiters predict that the number of finance jobs in Asia will grow by as much as 10% this year.

China soon to over-take Japan as the world's second-largest wealth market

Attention is paid to which private banking services are valued by HNWI's in China, and what criteria is used during selection.

Taiwan may allow yuan-based wealth management investment

An official of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said on Monday that it was looking into ways to allow Taiwanese to open accounts at Hong Kong or mainland branches of Taiwan banks without having to go to the branches in person.

Melbourne-based wealth manager expands in Sydney

"Our longer term goal is to be recognized as Australia's premier boutique private wealth management firm, with a presence in all major cities in the country," said Kelly

Towry looses case against rival wealth management firm

National IFA Towry has lost its High Court battle against rival wealth management firm Raymond James and seven former Edward Jones advisers it alleged solicited clients.

Swiss wealth manager to move some Global functions to Singapore

“I would not exclude that in the next few years we could have even more global functions being based out here.”

Fired CEO of wealth management firm sues in dispute over sick leave

The former chief executive of a wealth management firm is suing for wrongful dismissal after he was fired following a row over medical leave.

Credit Suisse Named Best Private Bank Globally

Euromoney is a leading publication for the global banking and capital markets communities.

The wealth gap challenge

This phenomenon, the "wealth gap," is not new and we have become used to the fact that, with few exceptions, particularly in developing countries the wealth disparity is growing steadily.

UBS flags bonus cuts but overall pay stays high

The Swiss bank, hit in 2011 by a rogue trading scandal and still clawing its way back from a financial crisis bailout, is slashing 2011 investment bank bonuses by 60 percent, a steeper drop than most rivals.

Top US bank to provide trust services for wealthy client

Industry Veterans Anne Marie Levin and Isabel Pryor join Key National Trust Company of Delaware to offer trusts for asset protection, tax savings and flexibility

“Occupy Philanthropy?” Givers and the Wealth Gap Examined

Does that mean the public focus on income disparity generated by the Occupy Wall Street movement had an impact on these billionaires?

HSBC private bank names new European head

He has left “to pursue other interests,” HSBC said. Lisa Baitup, a London-based spokeswoman for the bank

Germany's oldest bank takes on London ‎

Bolsters London Private Banking Team ‎

Pictet AM launches EUR Short Term High Yield fund

In an environment of moderate growth, low inflation and deleveraging, EUR high yield short dated bonds offer an attractive risk/return profile in a European market that has matured at a rapid pace over the past several years.

Fund managers ‘have work to do’ on responsible investing, says Mercer

Since 2008, Mercer has been assigning ESG ratings to investment strategies that span asset classes and geographic regions.

Is bashing barclays bankers justified

As Barclays reveals its profits Channel 4 News Business Correspondent Sarah Smith asks if, in this case, it is time to stop the popular pastime of banker bashing?

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