Companies
Blacktower recommits to Gibraltar but ‘contemplates’ future
Blacktower Financial Management Group says it has no plans to leave Gibraltar for now and will go ahead with the opening of a new office there as the firm sought to reassure the British overseas territory over claims it is looking to move its headquarters to another EU member state.
DeVere Group expands Qatar presence
Increasing client demand has seen deVere Group move to larger premises in the Qatari capital of Doha, as it looks to take on more financial advisers and support staff.
Australia’s JBWere cuts adviser commissions
Australian financial advisers JBWere, a unit of National Australia Bank (NAB), plans to revamp its remuneration structure and cut adviser commission rates in line with changes in the domestic and global regulatory environment.
Lombard International granted Hong Kong brokerage licence
Luxembourg and Philadelphia-headquartered Lombard International has received approval for a brokerage licence for its Hong Kong subsidiary, Lombard International Brokers.
Alexander Beard partners with French wealth management firm
KMH Gestion Privée and UK-headquartered international financial services company Alexander Beard Group have set up a joint venture to assist companies looking to set up shop in France and provide French and UK nationals with wealth management and pension transfers services.