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Banks let investors put their money where their mouth is on gender equality

March 8, 2018

In the wake of #MeToo, and a stream of allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful men, more banks are encouraging clients to turn public awareness into proactive investment.

In the wake of #MeToo, and a stream of allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful men, more banks are encouraging clients to turn public awareness into proactive investment.

The latest trend in impact investing is “gender-lens” funds, which allow investors to put their money where their mouth is by supporting companies that champion gender equality.

UBS set up such an exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year, in conjunction with Equileap, an organisation that promotes equality-based investing.

Kleinwort Hambros chairman succeeds Sandaire founder

August 16, 2017

The founder of Britain’s trailblazing family office Sandaire has been succeeded by the former chairman of Kleinwort Hambros, the UK wealth management wing of Societe Generale.

The founder of Britain’s trailblazing family office Sandaire has been succeeded by the former chairman of Kleinwort Hambros, the UK wealth management wing of Societe Generale.

Jumping off the financial Ferris wheel

December 16, 2013

“The world of finance hails the wheel over and over again, often in a slightly more unstable version.” Wise words from the late economist John Kenneth Galbraith, but is there any alternative to this wheel of finance?

John Kenneth Galbraith, the great economist and thinker who died a few years back, said in one of his many tomes: “The world of finance hails the wheel over and over again, often in a slightly more unstable version.”

Few missives have been so wise, because the evidence is gathering pace to suggest these wheels are yet again spinning rapidly as we enter another up cycle in the world of finance. Is there any alternative to this wheel of finance?

Emerging wealth yet to create global brands, research

March 28, 2013

First-generation wealth still dominates fortunes in emerging markets, meaning that companies started by entrepreneurs in these regions haven’t yet established recognisable global brands.

These are among the main findings of a new study by Forbes Insights and Societe Generale Private Banking, which found the majority – 78% – of emerging-market fortunes were first-generation and came from entrepreneurial ventures. Only 20% of those surveyed had inherited their wealth.

SocGen targets entrepreneurs with private banking service

March 12, 2012

Ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs will be offered wealth management and corporate and investment banking under a new service launched by Societe Generale.

The French bank is targeting wealthy entrepreneurs with family offices or holding companies with its new service, called Private Investment Banking.

Launched on 12 March, the service will include merger and acquisitions advisory and financing solutions such as initial public offerings, alongside traditional wealth management.

Asia’s wealthy dump Switzerland

August 16, 2011

Switzerland may have renewed its reputation as a safe haven for investors in the last few years, but rich Asians are increasingly keeping their money in local financial institutions as the Alpine nation’s appeal as an offshore centre diminishes for these investors.

At a time when wealthy Europeans are pulling offshore accounts from Switzerland, the news that Asians are keeping more of their money at home looks set to further undermine Switzerland as an offshore financial centre.