09/08/2011
Duncan-Williams expands private client group
In keeping with its company-wide expansion plans, Duncan-Williams has announced that it has added a new branch office in Akron, Ohio.
Wealth and Asset Management
09/08/2011
Wealthy investors stick to hedge funds even with 3.4% returns
Almost half of Leslie Quick’s personal portfolio is dedicated to hedge funds, a position he’s increased this year even as the lightly regulated asset pools have returned less than 4 percent.
09/08/2011
Blackstone chief calls for flat-rate income tax
Blackstone Group LP Chief Executive Stephen Schwarzman called Wednesday for a flat tax in the United States to create an "inherent sense of fairness," according to an interview he gave on CNBC.
09/08/2011
Bofa to maintain Merrill broker pay structure
The move seeks to dispel any concern among advisers, and speculation among outsiders, that Darnell might shift the pay of brokers to a salary and bonus format, in which compensation could be awarded based on management discretion.
09/07/2011
Swiss bankers, US government square off over Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse will most likely get a helping hand from the Swiss government in the bank’s ongoing tussle with the U.S. to ensure the secrecy of its clients.
09/07/2011
Evercore Wealth establishes Midwest office
Evercore Wealth establishes Midwest office
09/02/2011
Renasant acquires RBC's Birmingham unit
The acquisition by Renasant will not affect the separate trust operations of RBC Wealth Management in the US or RBC Trust Company.
09/02/2011
TD Global Wealth 3Q Results Buoyant Despite TD Ameritrade's Decline
TD Global Wealth 3Q Results Buoyant Despite TD Ameritrade's Decline
09/01/2011
A world without growth is a possibility
A world without growth is a possibility
08/31/2011
Executive salaries to rise but bonuses remain in check, says PwC
Executive salaries to rise but bonuses remain in check, says PwC
08/25/2011
Raymond James Financial Reports July Operating Data
“July operating results were solid given the uncertainty in the market caused by Congress’ inability to effectively deal with the debt ceiling,” stated CEO Paul Reilly.
08/24/2011
Swiss president criticizes US demands for transmitting data on suspected tax evaders
Swiss president criticizes US demands for transmitting data on suspected tax evaders
08/23/2011
Luxury home values stable in second quarter of 2011
Luxury home values stable in second quarter of 2011
08/22/2011
Reinventing business processes to win wealth management, lending customers
Reinventing business processes to win wealth management, lending customers
08/18/2011
Lehman shelves asset management plan
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc will not turn its asset management unit into a long-term business after creditors of the bankrupt investment bank objected.
08/17/2011
Asset Manager Eaton Vance profit up 63pc but inflows down
Asset Manager Eaton Vance profit up 63pc but inflows down
08/17/2011
Jamaican investor pitches US$83m real-estate fund
Jamaican investor pitches US$83m real-estate fund
08/16/2011
Why the wealthy will stop spending
Why the wealthy will stop spending
08/16/2011
'Boutique' banks triumph in Google's Motorola deal
Motorola hired Centerview Partners and Qatalyst Partners as advisers on a deal expected to generate $30 million to $35 million for the bankers, according to sources close to the matter.
08/16/2011
Yukon-Nevada Gold closes $120m agreement with top Geman lender
Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. has announced that it has closed the Forward Gold Purchase Agreement with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch as announced on August 3, 2011.