Julius Baer
Ex-Julius Baer ‘whistleblower’ cleared of secrecy law breaches
A former Julius Baer banker accused of passing sensitive data to WikiLeaks has been given a 14-month suspended sentence after a Zurich court turned down prosecution demands that Rudolf Elmer be convicted of breaching Swiss bank secrecy laws despite being based in the Cayman Islands, according to media reports.
Julius Baer hires HSBC bankers for LatAm push
Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group has hired several private bankers from HSBC to bolster the firm’s Latin American business, according to media reports.
Julius Baer buys Commerzbank’s Luxembourg private bank
Swiss private banking group Julius Baer has completed its acquisition of Commerzbank International S.A Luxembourg (Cisal), a fully-licensed private bank located in the Duchy.
People Moves | 26 May 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Architas, Julius Baer, AllianzGI
Architas has named a Barclays managing director and chief investment officer as its new chief investment officer, while Julius Baer has added an executive director to its Guernsey team. AllianzGI is strengthening their alternatives pillar, with L&G bidding farewell to its chairman.
People Moves | 12 May 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Schroders, Julius Baer, Credit Suisse…
A host of changes have been announced by Schroders, as the company adjusts to the pending retirement of its global head of distribution. Julius Baer has also had to tweak the management structure of its investment solutions group following a departure. But Julius Baer’s loss has been Credit Suisse’s gain.