08/12/2012

Julius Baer bulks up in Asia with Merrill deal

Julius Baer's acquisition of the loss-making unit means that about half of all the Swiss bank's clients will be in faster-growing emerging markets - chiefly Asia but also Latin America and the Middle East - up from around one third now.

08/09/2012

The Wealth Manager for Rich Geeks

Financial advice is a tricky sell in the Valley. The place is full of Ph.D.s with problem-solving skills, an unusually strong aversion to fees, and no clue what to do with their money.

08/08/2012

UBS, State St discussed asset managemt merger

It is unclear why the discussions fell through, although one of the sources said he believed it was because the two companies could not agree on pricing and succession.

08/07/2012

Morgan Stanley 'could close offices and cut staff'

Morgan Stanley has told investors its wealth management business, weighed down by an expensive merger integration and a tough market environment, can deliver mid-teens pre-tax profit margins.

08/06/2012

Wall Street bankers face severe pay cuts

Wall Street bankers look set to be hit by severe pay cuts this year as the industry's heavyweights come under pressure to axe costs, recruiters have warned.

08/02/2012

Global Asset Management Profit Margins at Risk - Research

According to a new industry analysis surveying 96 money managers worldwide that oversee approximately $21 trillion in assets, profit margins since the financial crisis have been managed by controlling compensation and benefits expense.