All articles by Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick Brusnahan
Editor of Private Banker International.
Immigration Act: banks need to tread carefully to avoid discrimination claims
The requirement to undertake these checks was paused in 2018 following the Windrush scandal but took effect again in 2023.
NatWest snaps up Metro Bank mortgage book in H1 2024
H1 2024 attributable profit totalled £2,099m for NatWest and it also made a return on tangible equity (RoTE) of 16.4%.
China-Plus-One: what it means for ASEAN countries
China, to date, also remains a global manufacturing powerhouse with a comprehensive supply chain, developed infrastructure and expertise.
We should be taking digital art seriously – our clients do
Right now, there is a fast growing global art trend attracting billions of our clients’ money.
Who is better on sustainability: the Conservatives or Labour?
Is there a real different between political parties when it comes to ESG and sustainability?
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Navigating the complexity of UK IHT and strategy planning
By implementing effective long-term tax planning strategies, some of which are noted below, individuals can ensure that more of their hard-earned assets are passed onto their chosen beneficiaries.
ABN AMRO agrees to acquire German private bank HAL
As a result, Bethmann Bank, the private banking arm in Germany for ABN AMRO, will become one of the biggest providers of private banking services in the country.
Hargreaves Lansdown launches investing campaign
The aim of the investing campaign from Hargreaves Lansdown is to get retail investors interested in the UK.
Standard Chartered and Olea Global partner to aid SME growth
The MOU signals an alliance between Olea, a digital infrastructure platform, and Standard Chartered.
Capital.com exceeds $1trn in trading in 2023
This is a jump of 3% year-on-year and marks the first time trading volumes have totalled more than $1trn.