All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

Hampden & Co records strong client growth in H1 2023

UK private bank Hampden & Co reported an 8% growth in client numbers across H1 2023, ending the period with over 5,000.

Royal Bank of Canada’s base case following BoE rate rise

The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25% on Thursday—a 15-year high.

Aviva Investors hires head of global wealth for the UK

The global asset management business of Aviva, Aviva Investors, has appointed Smera Ashraf as head of global wealth – UK.

Suntera Global finalises Carey acquisition

Suntera Global has completed its deal to acquire Guernsey-based boutique fund, corporate and private wealth services firm Carey Commercial.

Franklin Templeton hires head of distribution for Switzerland

Franklin Templeton has appointed Christian Leger as head of distribution for Switzerland, effect 1 August 2023.

Mercer Advisors snaps up Private Asset Management

RIA Mercer Global Advisors has acquired Private Asset Management (PAM).

Standard Chartered and Ant Group partner to promote global sustainable development

Standard Chartered and Ant Group have agreed to boost their partnership in driving green and inclusive finance, global fund management, and sustainable development.

Pinnacle Private Wealth Advisors launches

LPL Financial has announced that advisers Matt Tabler, Mark Eberle and Mark Allison have joined the firm to launch a new independent practice, Pinnacle Private Wealth Advisors.

Standard Chartered beats expectations in H1 2023 and sets $1bn share buyback

Standard Chartered Wealth Management recorded operating income of $1,006m in H1 2023, a 5% rise year-on-year.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management sees revenue rises in H1 2023

BNP Paribas Wealth Management recorded an 8.6% rise in revenue in H1 2023 year-on-year, and a 6.6% rise in Q2 2023 compared the same period in 2022.