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.