All articles by Verdict Staff
Verdict Staff
COMMENT: Testing Times solving the cost conundrum in a disrupted market
In the world of private banking, an increasingly complex market is driving firms to uncover new ways to deliver cost efficiencies, writes Peter Gould, associate partner at Orbium.
DBS Private Bank introduces PE Access to clients
DBS Private Bank has launched PE Access a programme through which the bank introduces direct investment deals to its ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Thoughts and observations for the year 2016: EFG Bank
In 2016, private banks will be more disciplined in terms of targeting and servicing client and market segments. They will also be more open to collaborate with other financial services companies to access and leverage expertise for their clients, says Kong Eng Huat, Chief Executive Officer for Singapore Branch and Southeast Asia, EFG Bank
Azimuts Australian arm to acquire financial practice RI Toowoomba
AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA), the Australian unit of Azimut, has agreed to acquire the entire capital of RI Toowoomba (RIT) for A$7.5m.
MUFG Investor Services completes UBS AFS business acquisition
MUFG Investor Services, the asset servicing unit of Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has completed the acquisition UBS Global Asset Management’s alternative fund services (AFS) business following the receipt of all regulatory approvals.
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Barclays opens Rise innovation hub in South Africa
Barclays Africa has launched the physical and virtual global start-up community Rise at the The Bandwidth Barn in Cape Town, South Africa to support fintech innovation.
Reasons to be cheerful: Coutts
After a year of trials and tribulations in the global markets, investors are tempted to see the world economy as a glass half empty. But looking ahead to 2016, we see plenty of good news, writes Alan Higgins, Chief Investment Officer, Coutts
Neptune to launch new global technology fund
London-based Neptune Investment Management is set to launch a new global technology fund on 15 December 2015 with sterling and US dollar share classes.
BT Financial unveils first phase of its SMSF offering
BT Financial, the wealth management arm of the Westpac Group, has unveiled the first phase of its new SMSF offering, which will enable advisers, accountants and their clients to work together on the establishment and management of SMSF accounts via its BT Panorama platform.
A recap of private banking in Asia in 2015: EY
Asia continues to forge ahead as the battleground for private banks. Jan Bellens, Asia-Pacific Banking & Capital Markets Leader, EY, and Jeroen Buwalda, Asia-Pacific Wealth & Asset Management Advisory Leader, EY, comment on the main trends and implications of 2015, as well as highlight what lies ahead in 2016