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Will regulators impinge progress of private banking?
Last year’s rule changes will continue to have global implications, but regulators need to beware the impact of their work is not fewer clients served by fewer bankers ...
By Scorpio Partnership | 5 January 2012
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LGT chief talks manager selection and finding talent
Prince Max of Liechtenstein, the CEO of LGT Group, outlines his views on exchange-traded funds, big private banking brands and Asian regulation.
By Joe Marsh | 12 December 2011
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Julius Baer and Macquarie agree Asia tie-up
The two firms will refer clients to each other under an arrangement that sees Macquarie’s Asian wealth-management arm transfer to the Swiss private bank.
By Joe Marsh | 14 October 2011
People Moves
300 hires for UBS wealth management this year: Shih
UBS adds to its wealth management team across countries and specifically in the ultra-high-net-worth division. Senior hires include Alun Branigan as head of corporate advisory.
By Sameera Anand | 1 September 2011
People Moves
Credit Suisse private banking COO considering next move
Anuj Khanna denies speculation he has signed up with another bank already, but says he is weighing up his options after exiting Credit Suisse following a five-year tenure.
By Leigh Powell | 29 August 2011
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LGT starts booking assets in Hong Kong
The Liechtenstein-based private banking and asset management firm received a banking licence in the territory in April and is seeking to raise its profile in Asia.
By Joe Marsh | 8 August 2011
People Moves
Credit Suisse reshuffles Asia private banking leadership
Credit Suisse appoints Marcel Kreis as the chairman of its private bank in Asia-Pacific and Francesco de Ferrari becomes head of private banking for the region.
By Lara Wozniak | 21 July 2011
Commentary
Why luxury brands succeed where bank brands fail
Effective brand strategies are critical to success, increasingly so in China. Scorpio Partnership highlights five steps that wealth managers use to create a positive impression.
By Catherine Tillotson | 13 July 2011
Business Moves
HKSI unveils new training initiative for private bankers
The not-for-profit organisation begins an international programme to arm professionals with appropriate skills and adds a Greater China element in response to industry demand.
By Leigh Powell | 30 May 2011
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Singapore setting example on private banking best practice
Finally, a set of guidelines drafted by private banks for private banks, says Catherine Tillotson of Scorpio Partnership.
By Catherine Tillotson | 11 May 2011
Commentary
Hong Kong v Singapore regulatory battle for private wealth
The private banking business faces a good cop/bad cop choice for wealth management.
By Stephen Wall | 11 April 2011
People Moves
Barclays Wealth hires a dozen private bankers
Barclays Wealth hires nine bankers in Singapore and three in Hong Kong as it continues to expand in the region.
By Lara Wozniak | 29 March 2011
Distribution
The Futurewealthy of China want luxury today
Scorpio Partnership’s latest research suggests financial services are far behind luxury brands when it comes to impressing China’s newly rich.
By Catherine Tillotson | 15 March 2011
People Moves
Credit Suisse names SE Asia private banking head
The bank appoints Francesco de Ferrari as market area head of private banking for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Julius Baer appoints Peter Siber as chief risk ...
By Sameera Anand | 7 March 2011
People Moves
Boutique private banks build Asia teams
Union Bancaire Privée, Lombard Odier, and Pictet hire new Asia heads as the competition for both talent and clients in the industry continues to intensify.
By Sameera Anand | 28 February 2011
Distribution
HSBC, Standard Chartered name regional wealth heads
Ryan Gwee now heads up China for Standard Chartered Private Bank, while Mark Stadler will run the Middle East and North Africa for HSBC Private Banking.
By Joe Marsh | 19 January 2011
People Moves
Deutsche private banking hires Tang and Dachicourt
Tony Tang and Eleonore Dachicourt join Deutsche's private wealth management team, strengthening the global investment solutions team headed by Anurag Mahesh.
By Sameera Anand | 6 January 2011
Business Moves
Credit Suisse appoints Fung for family office initiative
Credit Suisse opens a family office hub in Singapore and appoints Bernard Fung to run it.
By Sameera Anand | 9 December 2010
Asset Owners
Deutsche Bank PWM shutters Indonesia mutual-funds business
The German firm's private-wealth unit has ceased offering mutual funds onshore in Indonesia, having failed to achieve sufficient scale.
By Joe Marsh | 22 November 2010
Services
Citi private bank tackles investment problems in the lab
Vish Venugopal of Citi private bank discusses the mandate of the recently created investments lab and why it is a unique offering.
By Sameera Anand | 22 November 2010
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