All articles by John Schaffer
John Schaffer
Metro Bank appoints head of private banking
Metro Bank, a recent entrant into the UK private banking space, has appointed Julie Barnsley as the head of its private banking operation.
Appeasing the regulators
Increasing transparency has been a hot topic across the financial services industry. Private Banks increased requirements to meet regulatory and reporting standards since the financial crisis, put an added burden on the industry. John Schaffer speaks with Ed Royan, COO EMEA at AxiomSL a regulatory reporting and risk management company to find out more
Blurred lines: multifamily offices and private banks
The definition of a family office is becoming ever more difficult to pin down. As multi family offices expand and private banks progressively enter the bespoke, family office services market, the lines are blurring between these different financial institutions. John Schaffer speaks to industry experts to get a clear picture
Coutts Index: Modest growth for passion investments
Investments in luxury goods and trophy homes are not a new phenomenon for the wealthy. Although the primary incentive for holding these assets is for enjoyment, many industry experts have been assessing their investment potential. Coutts has released the 2015 update to its Index that tracks the performance of 14 such passion assets, John Schaffer reports
The uphill task of succession planning
Succession planning is often a sensitive topic for wealthy individuals at the best of times, but as the worlds wealthy become progressively more international, conflicts in cross-border legislation can make the process seem like an insurmountable task. John Schaffer investigates how well the UK and European wealthy are prepared for the transfer of their wealth
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A secure voice
Complex and cumbersome authentication processes can often be a burden for private banking clients when speaking to an advisor, with the requirement for multiple pass-codes or PINs. Voice biometrics offers a way to take some friction out of the equation. John Schaffer explores how and why the wealth management sector is embracing this technology
C. Hoare & Co. to launch mobile app
C. Hoare & Co., is set to launch a mobile app in the first quarter of 2016.
Coutts launches online concierge service for Silk Card users
Coutts has launched an online concierge service for customers of its Silk Card, in a partnership with Ten Group, a London headquartered lifestyle concierge company.
Wealth in an ageing nation
Japan stands out as the most significant area for wealth across Asia, with a significant population of billionaires and a highly developed economy. However, the countrys ageing population may pose difficulties in the future. John Schaffer delves into WealthInsights findings to access the growth and trends of the wealthy population in the country
Into the great unknown
Sub-Saharan Africa is a region that is beginning to receive more attention from the private banking and wealth management industry. International and domestic private banks are revealing different approaches to best service as well as build lasting relationships with the emerging HNW segment in the region. John Schaffer speaks to leading players to find out more