All articles by John Schaffer
John Schaffer
J.P. Morgan Private Bank names Diana Robinson Head of Equities for EMEA
J.P. Morgan Private Bank today announced the appointment of Diana Robinson as head of equities for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
UHNWIs warm to Private Equity
In a challenging macroeconomic environment where investors are looking for more favourable returns, private equity is becoming a regular feature in UHNWIs portfolios. However, it presents far tighter liquidity constraints and a higher risk profile. John Schaffer speaks to private banks and wealth managers about what is making this asset class tick
Julius Baer appoints acting CEO
David Durlacher has been appointed CEO of Julius Baer International Limited, London, pending regulatory approval. He will be responsible for Julius Baer London and Dublin.
Vontobels focussed-markets strategy and traditional stronghold
Following the recent acquisition of Finter Bank, Vontobels head of private banking, Georg Schubiger, talks to PBI about the banks approach of focussing on select markets and being careful about not expanding too broadly. John Schaffer digs deeper into the Swiss lenders strategy and finds out about upcoming plans
FCA appoint Andrew Bailey as new head
The FCA has appointed Andrew Bailey, previously at the Bank of England for 30 years, as the new head of the UK city watchdog.
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Fondul Proprietatea focuses on private banks
Fondul Proprietatea (FP), a Franklin Templeton closed-end fund focused on Romania, looks to gain the attention of private banks and family offices after its listing on the London Stock Exchange last April.
RBC outlook: A tricky investing environment
RBC Global Asset Management released its New Year global investment outlook, citing continued sluggish growth, substantial downside risks and market displeasure.
BTG Pactual announce its 4Q15 results
BTG Pactual announced its fourth quarter results for 2015. The bank reported net income of R$1.2 bn ($0.3bn), 45% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2014, despite a tumultuous end to the year.
Emirates NBD profits up 39%
UAE headquartered Emirates NBD, delivered its financial results with net profit up 39% to AED 7.1 bn ($1.93bn). According to the bank, operating performance was helped by income growth, a modest increase in costs and a lower impairment charge.
Brown Shipley announces appointment of Business Development Director
UK Headquartered Brown Shipley has announced the appointment of Gavin Wiggans as Business Development Director, reporting to head of Manchester Office, Jon Sherlock.