(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched the Signature Select Enhanced Gold Income Fund, its ninth sub-fund under the Bank’s Variable Capital Company platform. The fund is managed with Allianz Global Investors as sub-manager and combines exposure to gold exchange-traded funds … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged accredited investors, Allianz Global Investors, AllianzGI, alternative asset, Clarissa Tee, covered call strategy, custom-curated investment strategies, derivatives implementation, enhanced income, fourth fund launch in 2026, fund partnership, geopolitical uncertainty, global asset class specialists, Global Multi Asset Team, gold ETFs, gold exchange-traded funds, gold exposure, gold fund, gold income fund, Hong Kong, international wealth network, investment professionals, jersey, June 2024 VCC launch, Kenya, long-term portfolio resilience, long-term value preservation, low correlation, Marc Gualandi, market uncertainty, monetary uncertainty, multi-asset portfolios, Nigeria, ninth sub-fund, options strategy, portfolio construction, portfolio diversification, Priority Banking, Priority Private, private banking, professional investors, regular income, risk management, Signature Select Enhanced Gold Income Fund, Signature Select Enhanced Gold Income Fund Targets Diversification and Long-Term Value, Singapore, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Adds Gold-Focused Income Strategy to Wealth Platform, Standard Chartered Introduces Fourth VCC Fund Launch of 2026, sub-manager, Sumeet Bhambri, Taiwan, UAE, Variable Capital Company, VCC platform, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority to distribute Capital Market products from GIFT City. The approval will allow the Bank to begin offering wealth solutions from India’s international financial services hub, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged 12 markets, advisory capabilities, affluent clients, alternatives, assets under management, capital market products, cash, Chief Investment Office, CIO investment strategies, Commodities, corporate banking, eligible clients, equities, financial services centre, Fixed Income, GIFT City, global investment opportunities, global wealth creation, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, IFSCA, IFSCA Approval Enables Standard Chartered to Offer Capital Market Products From GIFT City, INDIA, institutional banking, international diversification, International Financial Services Centres Authority, international financial services hub, investment flows, multi-asset portfolios, private banking, Samir Subberwal, Signature CIO Funds, Singapore, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Expands Wealth Offering Through GIFT City Approval, Standard Chartered to Launch Signature CIO Funds From GIFT City, US $5 billion AUM, wealth management, wealth solutions
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has announced a global collaboration with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth to enhance its myWealth Advisor platform. The integration will provide the Bank’s relationship managers and investment advisors with advanced portfolio analytics, risk insights, stress testing, scenario analysis … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged affluent clients, Aladdin Wealth, alternatives, BlackRock, Chief Investment Office, data-led advice, digital innovation, equities, ETFs, Fixed Income, funds, Hong Kong, investment advisors, investment planning, myWealth Advisor, personalised advice, portfolio analytics, portfolio management, Priority Banking, Priority Private, private banking, relationship managers, risk management, Samir Subberwal, scenario analysis, Singapore, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered and BlackRock Deepen Partnership to Deliver Data-Led Wealth Advice at Scale, Standard Chartered Enhances myWealth Advisor With Advanced Risk and Scenario Analysis Tools, Standard Chartered Integrates Aladdin Wealth to Strengthen Digital Wealth Advisory Capabilities, stress testing, Susan Chan, wealth advisory, wealth management, wealth technology
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched the Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund under its VCC platform, with BlackRock appointed as sub-manager. The Asia Pacific-focused multi-asset strategy invests in equities, fixed income and liquid alternatives, with the objective of delivering … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged accredited investors, Andrew Landman, Asia Pacific, asset allocation, BlackRock, equities, financial services, Fixed Income, fund management, income generation, investment strategy, liquid alternatives, long-term capital appreciation, multi-asset fund, portfolio construction, Priority Banking, private banking, professional investors, Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund, Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus Fund Brings Multi-Asset Exposure to Standard Chartered Clients, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Expands VCC Platform With Diversified Asia Pacific Investment Strategy, Standard Chartered Launches Eighth VCC Sub-Fund With BlackRock Partnership, Sumeet Bhambri, Variable Capital Company, VCC, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and DWS are strengthening their collaboration in Discretionary Portfolio Management by integrating DWS’ institutional investment and execution platform into the portfolio implementation process for Deutsche Bank Private Bank clients while keeping strategic asset allocation and client … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged asset management, Claudio de Sanctis, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bank and DWS Move to Scalable Institutional Model for Discretionary Portfolio Management in Support of Wealth Growth Ambitions, Deutsche Bank Private Bank, Discretionary Portfolio Management, DPM, DWS, DWS Group, European asset manager, execution platform, Global Chief Investment Office, Global Hausbank, high net worth clients, institutional investment platform, investment infrastructure, portfolio implementation, portfolio management, private banking, Stefan Hoops, strategic asset allocation, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, becoming its Official Banking Partner and primary corporate bank while securing prominent branding on the 2026 FW48 car and team apparel. The partnership will focus on … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Albon, Atlassian Williams F1 Team, Barclays, Barclays signs multi-year sponsorship with Atlassian Williams F1 Team and becomes Official Banking Partner, Carlos Sainz, Client Engagement, corporate banking, Formula 1, FW48, global brand, Investment Banking, James Vowles, motorsport partnership, private banking, Sports Sponsorship, Stephen Dainton, Williams Racing, women’s sport
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has established a new International Private Banking unit in Spain to serve global clients seeking to invest and manage wealth in the country, strengthening its international private banking model alongside existing platforms in Switzerland and the United … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain
Tagged asset diversification, BBVA, BBVA Positions Spain as Strategic Hub with Launch of International Private Banking Unit, Colombia, cross border wealth management, Global Wealth, high net worth clients, International Investors, International Private Banking, Jaime Lázaro, Madrid, Mexico, PERU, private banking, real estate investment, Spain, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) ING Bank Śląski is set to become the sole owner of Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring the remaining 55% stake from Goldman Sachs for PLN 396 million in a move that strengthens its influence in Poland’s expanding investment and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland
Tagged acquisition, asset management Poland, capital ratios, digital investment solutions, financial strategy, Goldman Sachs TFI, ING, ING Bank Śląski, ING Expands Investment Footprint in Poland with Full Takeover of Goldman Sachs TFI, investment market Poland, Michał Bolesławski, mutual funds, Pinar Abay, PLN 48 billion AUM, private banking, Retail Banking, retirement planning Poland
(IN BRIEF) BBVA Switzerland has launched Investing in the Mirror, a digital initiative developed with its Behavioral Economics team to help people understand how emotions and biases influence their investment decisions. The interactive platform combines videos, podcasts, and expert commentary … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged banking innovation, BBVA, BBVA explores emotional and cognitive influences in investing with Investing in the Mirror initiative, BBVA Switzerland, BBVA Switzerland introduces Investing in the Mirror to connect psychology and investment behavior, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Finance, cognitive bias, decision-making, digital innovation, economic empowerment, emotional intelligence, financial education, financial literacy, human behavior, Investing in the Mirror, investment psychology, investor awareness, loss aversion, overconfidence, present bias, private banking
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched Signature Select Global Income Plus, a new multi-sector credit fund under its VCC structure in collaboration with PIMCO as sub-investment manager. The fund spans high-yield bonds, emerging market debt, and bank loans, aiming to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accredited investors, alternatives, Bahrain, bank loans, emerging market debt, equity, Fixed Income, high yield bonds, Hong Kong, multi asset, multi-sector credit fund, partnership, PIMCO, private banking, professional investors, Signature Select Global Income Plus, Singapore, Standard Chartered, Sumeet Bhambri, UAE, VCC, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has completed the purchase of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe AG from Fosun’s Bridge Fortune Investment, following regulatory approval. The acquisition merges HAL with Bethmann Bank to create a top-three German wealth-management provider, with 2,000 employees in 18 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News
Tagged 18 locations, 2 000 employees, ABN Amro, asset servicing, Bethmann Bank, Bethmann HAL, Bridge Fortune Investment, Choy van der Hooft-Cheong, corporate banking, dual-brand strategy, EUR 672 million, EUR 70 billion assets, Fosun International, Germany, HAL®, Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe AG, institutional banking, Luxembourg, Marguerite Bérard, partnership, private banking, Q3 2025 reporting, regulatory approval, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Erste Private Banking has been honored with six best-in-class awards by Euromoney, highlighting its exceptional performance across multiple regions. In Austria, the bank was recognized as the “Best Private Bank,” “Best for High-Net-Worth” clients, and “Best for Discretionary … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Romania
Tagged Ana Maria Beznoska, asset management, Austria, Awards, Banca Comerciala Romana, Best Private Bank, CROATIA, digital innovation, Discretionary Portfolio Management, Erste Bank Oesterreich, Erste Private Banking, Euromoney Awards, Heinz Bednar, High Net Worth, Investment Solutions, Kristina Buconjic, leadership, private banking, Rainer Hauser, Roland Jacubetz, Romania
(IN BRIEF) SEB’s Luxembourg branch has launched SEPA instant payments for its private banking clients, allowing them to receive money in real time. This service, which supports transactions up to 100,000 Euros within the Single Euro Payments Area, was developed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Sweden
Tagged Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, BIL, digital banking, EU regulatory standards, financial innovation, instant payment market, Jessica Krumbholz, Luxembourg, Luxhub, private banking, Real-Time, SEB Luxembourg, SEPA instant payments, valantic FSA
(IN BRIEF) Lubomira Rochet has been appointed Executive Vice President of Societe Generale, overseeing Retail Banking, Private Banking, Insurance, and the Chief Operating Office. She will bring her extensive expertise in digital transformation and business leadership to drive growth and … Read the full press release
Pursuing full ownership underscores HSBC’s commitment to expanding business in China (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 30-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — HSBC Holdings plc, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services providers, has announced that its deal for the acquisition of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, asset management, BANKING, CHINA, David Liao, equity interest, Greg Hingston, HSBC, HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC Insurance (Asia) Limited, HSBC Life China, HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited, insurance, Personal Banking, private banking, Retail Banking, Shanghai, wealth, wealth management
(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced the release of its Investment Outlook November 2021 which sees the end of a year … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged 5G, central banks, data, Fredrik Öberg, Investment Outlook, metals, Outlook, private banking, SEB, transition
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 12-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Société Générale (EPA: GLE), a European leader in financial services with over 150 years of history, has announced it submits a complete dossier to its employee representative organisations setting out in detail the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Bernard Gaudin, Courtois, Crédit du Nord, ESG commitments, Florence Amphoux, French retail bank, Jean-Baptiste Froville, Laydernier, MERGER, Olivier-Armand Poly, private banking, retail banking networks, Retail banks, Sébastien Proto, SMC, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, Societe Generale, sustainability, Tarneaud, Wealth Management Bank
A key milestone supporting HSBC’s ambition to be Asia’s leading insurance and wealth provider Strengthening Singapore as a global wealth hub for HSBC (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — HSBC Holdings plc, one of the world’s largest banking and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Insurance, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, ASEAN wealth business, asset management, AXA Insurance Pte Limited, AXA Singapore, HSBC, HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC Insurance Holdings Ltd, insurance, insurer, Noel Quinn, Nuno Matos, Personal Banking, private banking, wealth franchise, wealth manager
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 2-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Sofia Merlo as Head of Group Human Resources and a member of its Executive Committee. She succeeds Yves Martrenchar, who becomes Senior Advisor and who will lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Executive Committee, human resources, Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, private banking, Sofia Merlo, Yves Martrenchar
(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 20-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ABN AMRO has announced that its ABN AMRO Private Banking Belgium and Société Générale Belgium have now been officially merged. The deal, originally announced back in July 2018 as a form of acquisition … Read the full press release
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