UK Investment Boutique Names New Private Client CEO

Wendy Spires
July 2, 2009

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Regulators, Banks May Struggle With Expected Red Tape

PJ Di Giammarino, Chief Executive, JWG-IT Think-Tank
Regulators around the world are intensifying their requests for data on what financial services firms do, but regulators and the firms they scrutinise nay not have the infrastructure to handle these data requests.

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The Growing Attractions of Inflation Insurance
As central banks have boosted the money supply to avoid depression, the risk is that the process could cause inflation, so this article examines how to guard against it.

In A Crisis, Wealthy Clients Hug Comfort Of Domestic Banks
The financial crisis has provided domestic firms in developing markets with a competitive advantage as prospective clients increasingly turn to them to manage their wealth.

Wealth Managers Continue Expansion, Some Headwinds Remain
The continued expansion into developing markets by wealth management firms seems to defy the global recession. However, challenges such as dwindling numbers of wealthy individuals across the world and the prospect of lower revenues may provide some strong headwinds.

At Long Last, Spain's Multi-Family Office Market Shows Real Promise
Spanish multi-family offices have taken time to make inroads into the wealth management arena but the sector is hotting up with a number of new business ventures.

Guest Article

Resolving Issues Early In Marriage Separations

Georgina Vallance-Webb, , Stevens & Bolton
In divorce cases, one issue that comes up is the sheer length of time over which assets and liabilities are accumulated, making dispute resolution difficult.

Goldfinger's Diary

• Credit Suisse Eyes Big Wealth Management Recruitment Drive In Japan - Report

• Citi Private Bank Names New Global Leaders

• Barclays Wealth Has Big Hiring Goals For Americas - Report

• Credit Suisse To Reveal Client Details To French Authorities

• RBC Wealth Management Names New International Human Resources Head

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