All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

How can AI improve back-office operations?

Currently, the UK has an AI workforce which is equivalent to around 50,000 humans.

William Blair bolsters Philadelphia team

Fernberger comes with managing director and wealth adviser James Fernberger, as well as Alex and Zach Fernberger, both managing directors and wealth advisers as well.

BlackRock expands climate infrastructure team in New Zealand

Effective in July 2024, this follows BlackRock’s goal to launch a New Zealand focused strategy last year.

Blackstone announces plans to take I’rom Group private

I’rom provides clinical trial management services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical institutions. It also plays a critical role in the success of clinical trials, ensuring that technologies and medicines are brought to the market properly.

Standard Chartered and Olea Global partner to aid SME growth

The MOU signals an alliance between Olea, a digital infrastructure platform, and Standard Chartered.

BNY Mellon appoints Japan country executive

Watanabe will be responsible for leading the BNY Mellon business in Japan and be a part of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council.

Capital.com exceeds $1trn in trading in 2023

This is a jump of 3% year-on-year and marks the first time trading volumes have totalled more than $1trn.

Only a quarter of UK rich have tax strategy in place

This is according to research from private bank Arbuthnot Latham.

Interview: Arbuthnot Latham on why the wealthy in the UK are worried and moving abroad

Whether they want a better standard of life or easier tax, the wealthy in the UK are considering options.

Private equity boom in the UK’s wealth management sector

Private equity could be the right product answer for the wealthy in the UK according to some experts in the field.