wealth management

FATCA nightmare becomes a reality

St James's Place (SJP) has reported a strong first quarter, with a significant uptick in new business over the reporting period.

Ashcourt Rowan has completed its acquisition of UK Wealth Management Limited (UKWM) from Duke Street General Partner in a £14m deal.

Brown Shipley has expanded its Edinburgh team with the appointment of three former Barclays Wealth bankers.

The Wealth Management Association has warned the aims of the RDR could be undermined if advisers continue to be given non-monetary benefits.

Barclays Wealth has acted to cut its services for clients with less than £500,000, as it implements plans revealed last year.

Wealth management giants including Rathbones, Towry and Quilter are said to be looking at a £50m acquisition of Jupiter's private client business, and a sale now could enable the group to pay a special dividend to shareholders, analysts have said.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed ex-Kleinwort Benson chief executive Robert Taylor as head of wealth management and private banking in its supervision division.

Ashcourt Rowan has agreed a deal with Duke Street General Partner to acquire UK Wealth Management (UKWM), funding the purchase through a share placing.

Bristol based discretionary investment firm, R C Brown Investment Management (RCBIM) has recruited the team that managed the ‘Signature' investment proposition for Rowan Dartington.