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.

07/31/2012

Hewins Financial Launches Key Access Services

Key Access Services focuses on clients who do not yet require complex financial planning or tax management services, but would like to take advantage of optimized, low-cost, and tax-efficient investment models.

07/31/2012

Private banking: Wonder of world wealth

The global banks are allocating more resources to private banking and wealth management in a bid to capture the growing wealth globally and switch to more stable fee-based revenues.