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Fabrizio Campelli says division is hiring hundreds of people as it seeks to add assets
Costs are falling — but it still looks far more expensive than it should
Aggressive fee strategy puts pressure on rival St James’s Place
In this edition: Young tech tycoons shaking up the prime property market; new breed of supercar buyers driving eco-innovation; elite golf clubs pitching to the global ultra-rich; benefits of time-limited trusts for philanthropists
Communication and trust problems can arise when the younger generation feels the older one does not respond to their needs
Irritation that clients think cash is safest bet in world of negative interest rates
Despite being an illiquid asset, private equity continues to attract investors
New senior partner Renaud de Planta says headcount and revenues set to double in region
Margins, earnings and share prices are seldom so perfectly correlated
High-end golf courses are the latest luxury good sold as offering an aura of exclusivity
Joint venture billed as key part of the FTSE 100 groups’ efforts to boost growth
Latest sign that regulatory pressure is forcing UK wealth managers to consolidate
Potential merger would lead to combined £45bn in assets under management
Data science is increasingly being used to compare products, find deals and give tailored guidance
Swiss banks seek to mitigate pressure on profits from shift in monetary policy
Having a fund business at the heart of the bank makes him ‘proud indeed’
Are you ready — psychologically and financially — for the next episode?
Some billionaires are surprisingly receptive to the idea of a ‘wealth tax’
Iqbal Khan had grown frustrated with position under CEO Tidjane Thiam
Practice of fund rebates ended in 2012 but claimants have been slow to act
A snapshot of the leading advisers across the US market and the client bases they serve. Plus, we investigate how companies have escaped a fee squeeze from clients and why a court ruling could mean increased liability for advisers when it comes to misleading messages on investments.
Key to avoiding bitter conflict among heirs is to have candid discussions well before the reading of the will
How the foundations of the world’s top classical musicians are helping young talent realise its potential
The former poker player is urging more radical thinking from philanthropists
Rises in taxes on the ultra-wealthy risk being undermined by the generous tax break given for charitable donations
