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John Schaffer

KPMG appoints Catherine Grum as Head of Family Office

KPMG has appointed Catherine Grum as its UK head of the Family Office. The move aims to bolster the firm’s focus on advising established family offices, as well as assistance in establishing new offices.

Lombard Odier hires CEO of UK private client business

Lombard Odier has hired Duncan MacIntyre as its new CEO of the private client business in the UK, effective 4 January 2016.

Reyl & Cie: The Entrepreneurial Focus

As private banks struggle to differentiate their service offering in an increasingly competitive marketplace, Reyl & Cie is targeting a specific client segment – entrepreneurs. In a bid to extend its offering beyond wealth management, the bank is offering a corporate advisory service to entice new clients. John Schaffer speaks with Christian Fringhian to discuss this strategy

Award winners announced: PBI Wealth Awards 2015

Private Banker International has announced the winners for its PBI Wealth Awards 2015. Award winners were revealed and presented at the Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 16th October 2015 at the Ballroom of The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore.

BNP Paribas report EUR6.5bn in responsible investments

BNP Paribas Wealth Management report that its investments through SRI (socially responsible investing) and impact investment have grown by 50% annually since 2010 and total EUR6.5bn ($7.45bn).

C. Hoare & Co announce new CIO

C. Hoare & Co has announced the appointment of Rob Jeffree as Chief Investment Officer, effective 1 November.

Middle class hold 32% of global wealth: Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse released its Global Wealth report, focusing on the growth of the middle class where net worth doubled since 2000 to USD 80.7 trillion, 32% of global wealth.The report also reveals that Global wealth fell by USD 13 trillion from mid-2014 to mid-2015, due to dollar appreciation.

TreeTop Asset Management pairs with Objectway’s Conectus and Eximius platforms

TreeTop Asset Management, headquartered in Belgium, has announced that it has implemented Objectway’s Conectus, a self directed investment solution.

REYL moves into Dubai

Swiss headquartered REYL Group is setting up a new affiliate at the Dubai International Financial Centre, so as to target Middle East and East African entrepreneurs.

Standard Bank focus on HNWI women

Standard Bank Wealth and Investment has launched its Woman’s Wealth Academy in Johannesburg, so as to service the needs of wealthy African women.