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Verdict Staff

Brewin Dolphin total funds rises to £36.4bn in Q1

British wealth manager Brewin Dolphin’s total funds stood at £36.4bn at the end of the first quarter ending 30 September 2017, up 9.6% compared to £33.2bn a year ago.

Credit Suisse unveils new trend-tracking fund

Credit Suisse Asset Management has launched a new liquid alternatives fund that aims to generate positive returns by exploiting trends on various markets and investment classes.

UBP annual net profit surges to CHF176.4m

Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privee (UBP) has reported a net profit of CHF176.4m for the full year ended 31 December 2016, a huge surge compared to CHF25.2m in the previous year.

UBS devises new plan to woo female investors

UBS Wealth Management has launched a five- year plan to better serve female clients, whose wealth is expected to grow from $13 trillion to $18 trillion by 2021.

Manulife Asset Management names CEO for Thailand

Manulife Asset Management has appointed Michael Reed as the new CEO for its Thailand business.

Optimism about US growth prospects rises among investment managers

Investment managers are holding a more positive outlook about the prospects of the US economy as the Trump administration comes into power, according to a survey by Northern Trust.

Malaysian HNW population dips, but growth forecasts are promising

Malaysia’s rapidly emerging economy provides a fertile ground for wealthy individuals. Although there was a dip in the wealthy population in 2015, WealthInsight forecasts growth in HNWI numbers over the coming years. PBI takes a closer look at the findings

Northern Trust bolsters Florida wealth management team

Northern Trust has appointed Rick Fernandez as managing director and Xavier Martinez as senior portfolio manager for its wealth advisory team in Miami.

Cornerstone Family Office taps Private Wealth Systems for investment reporting platform

Cornerstone Family Office, a US-based multi-family office, has selected Private Wealth Systems for account aggregation, data management, and consolidated client reporting.

Financial adviser deVere unveils own private bank

UK-based financial advisory firm deVere Group has forayed into the private banking sector through the acquisition of St Lucia-based Arton Bank for an undisclosed sum.