Companies
Financial services complaints down
Financial services firms in the UK received 2.11 million new complaints between July and December 2015, a decrease of 1.4% compared with the previous six months, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Waverton buys 2CG Senhouse
Waverton Investment Management, formerly J O Hambro Investment Management, has acquired London-based long only investment boutique 2CG Senhouse, which specialises in European and southeast Asian equities.
Hong Kong watch retailer to buy Liechtenstein private bank
The Liechtenstein-based private banking arm of Swiss firm Valartis Group is being sold to Hong Kong luxury watch retailer, Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group.
Private equity firms eye Old Mutual’s wealth arm
A number of US private equity firms are preparing bids for Old Mutual’s wealth division, with two funds rumoured to have already teamed up to make an offer, The Sunday Times has reported.
Lombard Int’l posts record 66% rise in new US premiums
Re-launched global brand Lombard International has reported a massive 66% increase in income from new business premiums in the US, compared to a more modest 13% rise from its European operations.