All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

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.

Savr expands with Incore Investment

The strategic investment from Incore will help Savr and its latest offering to now include equities, alongside mutual funds, and with plans to add ETFs.

iCapital and HSBC Global Private Banking to team on alternative investment platform

The iCapital solution will be fully integrated into HSBC’s platform to digitalise the private market investment experience.

Bank of England: implementing AI needs to start with the users

The Bank of England highlighted that many firms do not even consider the user when implementing AI.

ControlPlane: AI can cause “significant trouble”

ControlPlane is a consulting firm that focuses on AI and “fitting square pegs into round holes”.

Santander and Atitlan launch agricultural investment platform Atgro

Atgro will be managed by Elaia, a subsidiary of Atitlan for investment in the agricultural sector.