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UK is a safe haven for wealthy, say Berkeley Law advisors

With the global financial crisis still gripping the world, an increasing number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs), especially from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, are looking to the UK as a safe haven as they strive to preserve their wealth.

Former Italian PM Berlusconi party to oppose proposed wealth tax

Italy’s former prime minister and media tycoon, Silvio Berlusconi, has stated that his party will not support the wealth tax proposed by the ruling government.

Saffron acquires Kleinwort Benson’s private client tax business

The UK-based personal tax boutique, Saffron Tax Partners, has acquired Kleinwort Benson’s private client tax compliance business for an undisclosed sum.

Demanding investors shape Asian wealth management business, says Kathryn Shih

Kathryn Shih, chief executive of UBS Wealth Management Asia-Pacific, in an interview to Asia Risk highlighted elements is affecting and shaping the future of private wealth management business in Asia.

Investec’s profit declines but strong wealth management

A loss at the private banking business and a decline in the deal flow resulted in Investec, the Anglo-African investment bank and wealth manager, reporting a 2% decline in the pre-tax profit for the first half of the fiscal year.

Algorithmics unveils new investment design solution

The IBM Company Algorithmics has launched a new investment design solution that will provide risk/return analytics platform to the wealth managers and guide them to properly construct, monitor and allocate investors’ portfolios.

Ashcourt Rowan set for GBP8.5 million capital injection

Wealth management group Ashcourt Rowan is to receive GBP8.5 million in cash by offering new shares in the company.

Paragon offers investors complimentary portfolio reviews to help determine risk tolerance

Paragon Wealth Management is offering complimentary portfolio reviews to investors with an aim of helping them determine risk tolerance by detecting any costly mistakes and also help them align their portfolio with their goals.

Wealthcare Capital Management launches suite of services for financial advisors

Wealthcare Capital Management, provider of wealth management advisory services and systems, has unveiled Unified Managed Household (UMH) program designed to deliver its patented wealth management process, Wealthcare.

RCBC selects SunGard WealthStation solution to grow wealth management business

Philippines-based Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has selected SunGard’s WealthStation solution to help grow its wealth management business and build investor confidence.