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£400k revenue growth leaves Charles Stanley directors 'disappointed'
Charles Stanley posted paltry asset and revenue growth over the three months to the end of June, impacted by poor commission income.
Brewin revenues fall on trail switch
Brewin Dolphin’s revenues took a tumble over the 12 months to the end of June, as its switch out of trail and move to a national rate card took its toll.
Why Ashcourt Rowan's Polin has £10bn in his sights
Assets of discretionary investment firms currently up for sale look overpriced, Ashcourt Rowan chief Jonathan Polin has warned.
8 of the best perks private banks are offering to win clients
Few can say they do not want to be made to feel special. Private banks know this all too well and have it as part of their resolve to attract wealthy, loyal clients. Here we look at some of the best perks they offer…
FCA warns more fines are on their way
FCA chief Martin Wheatley has warned the banking sector to prepare for further action.
Profile: Nutmeg - 'there is regulatory momentum behind us'
Almost two years since its launch, Nutmeg has never been stronger
What will come onto HMRC's radar next?
We explore what the Revenue will look at next, as it gains direct access to bank accounts.
Barclays man quits for private bank Hampden
Barclays’ Edinburgh-based private banker Chris Cowan has resigned to join new Scottish private bank Hampden & Co, formerly known as Scoban.
Scottish economy outpaces UK on manufacturing surge
The Scottish economy outpaced the UK's over the first quarter, powered by strong activity in manufacturing.
HMRC claws back £135m from Swiss banking clients
A leak from HSBC's Private Bank in Switzerland helped HMRC to recover £135 million from clients.
Barclays exodus continues as global investment head departs
Barclays has been rocked by another senior departure, as its head of global investments and solutions Rory Tobin exits.
UK inflation rises to 1.9% in June
UK inflation accelerated to 1.9% in June, exceeding the expectations of many economists.
Miton's Bill Mott to retire after 37-year career
Miton's veteran fund manager Bill Mott is to retire at the end of the year.
How low should you go on duration?
We pose the million dollar question to a raft of investment managers grappling with the question of how to position for impending rate rises.
Horlick targets £450k for fund firm through crowdfunding
Horlick is seeking to increase the target for her film finance fund from $100 million to $250 million on behalf of her new firm Glentham Capital.
Neil Woodford's full portfolio revealed
Allied Minds, BAE Systems, Legal & General, AA and SSE all feature in Woodford's portfolio.
Soros faces $20m legal claim from former manager
George Soros is being sued by a former employee, who is claiming more than $20 million (£11.7 million) in fees and wages, after an eight-month stint at Soros Fund Management.
FCA clarifies advice definition as it launches consultation
The FCA has sought to clarify the boundaries between different investment advice models as it launches a guidance consultation.
Only two firms meet FCA standard on dealing commission
The regulator has put its support behind European proposals to further separate research from dealing commission.
Tim May to step down from WMA
Tim May is to step down as chief executive of the Wealth Management Association (WMA).
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