All articles by Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick Brusnahan
Editor of Private Banker International.
The UK and a new tax system for the internationally mobile
What will these changes mean for private banks and how they manage client assets going forward?
A call for change: three main challenges that the wealth management industry has to address
For the wealth management industry, the UK presents a particular interest — 14% of the overall population is considered to be high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
Trump wins 2024 US election: banking sector reaction
Results are still coming in but Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 US election. Banking sector experts give their reaction to RBI’s Douglas Blakey and PBI’s Patrick Brusnahan
Private banking up for NatWest in Q3 2024
NatWest Private Banking produced a return on equity of 19.7% and an operating profit of £90m in Q3 2024.
HSBC puts wealth in the spotlight after huge restructure
From 1 January 2025, HSBC will operate completely differently.
Unlocking wealth: women and real estate debt opportunities
With 25 female billionaires in the UK and more women advancing into senior roles, their financial influence is rising.
Moonfare launches direct investment programme
Qualified retail investors can now directly access Moonfare’s European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) strategy through the company’s newly released mobile app
Easing philanthropic misgivings: unlocking greater charitable giving for the wealthy
Reports assert that the wealthiest in society can and want to do more philanthropy, and explores the blockers to giving.
Wealth growth is back on track
North America recorded the stronger HNWI recovery worldwide in 2023 with year-on-year growth on 7.2% for wealth and 7.1% for population.
“There’s no drama, no drama at all!”
Rather than react and endure the changing regulatory landscape just beyond its borders, Switzerland has sought to shape it.