Rolex watches, private jets and third homes? Here’s what it takes to be in the world’s one per cent of wealth April 13, 2024 To become a part of the wealthiest band in developed countries, you need to have at least a net worth of £1m - and in some countries, assets of up to eight digits, data from Kinght Frank’s Wealth report finds.
Under 30 and earning £1m? Here’s what you need to know April 1, 2024 The number of young millionaires is on the rise, so what risks and considerations should they be taking into account to protect their wealth? Caroline Russell has some wise words for high net worth Gen Zs The number of under-30s earning more than £1m a year has grown to a record high of 830 while [...]
Northern law firm looks to take advantage of turmoil at St. James’s Place March 12, 2024 A northern law firm is looking to take advantage of the turmoil at Britain’s biggest wealth manager, St James’s Place.
Brooks Macdonald: Wealth manager puts ‘behind plan’ international arm under review March 7, 2024 Wealth manager Brooks Macdonald said the decision was being made "in the interests of achieving the best return for shareholders".
The super-rich are getting richer, again – and millennials are leading the way February 29, 2024 The number of wealthy Brits rose in 2023, more than reversing the decline reported post-pandemic in 2022. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – classed as those with over $3m in net wealth – increased in the UK from 601,300 to 626,619 on global economic growth and easing interest rates, according to the Wealth Report by Knight Frank. “The improving interest rate [...]
Proposed pension and investment reforms drive revenue and profits at wealth manager Mattioli Woods February 6, 2024 Mattioli Woods saw its revenue and profits increase during the first half of its financial year.
Broker WH Ireland reports loss but notes ‘tentative’ signs of improvement in London’s IPO market December 27, 2023 Phillip Wale, WH Ireland's chief blamed the "well documented challenging market backdrop" for the company's performance.
St James’s Place’s troubles present an ‘opportunity’, says rival chief December 1, 2023 The troubles facing St James’s Place have presented an “opportunity” for rivals this year as investors scope out alternative firms in the market, a rival chief has said.
Wealthtech Prosper chief vows to improve on diversity November 20, 2023 Despite wanting to "shake up" wealth management, Prosper came under fire as people questioned the firm’s commitment to diversity.
Which region has suffered the most from UK’s £2.2 trillion fall in wealth? October 30, 2023 The rise in interest rates has pushed total household wealth down across the UK, but the impact has been distributed unevenly around the country.