Asset and wealth managers face the dual challenge of developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients whilst meeting increased regulatory demands.
At the same time the asset and wealth management industry continues to win clients and attract inflows as new markets and products are developed and the increased use of technology brings new opportunities.
We can advise you on a wide range of legal, regulatory and tax matters. Whether you are launching a new product, negotiating a major outsourcing or IT contract, reviewing your employment policies or looking to expand via acquisitions we have the team to help.
Our team also includes experts from our market-leading Private Wealth team meaning that we understand the challenges and issues that your clients may face and can offer a service that is focused on finding solutions for both sides.
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Our thinking
William Garner
FT Ignites Europe quotes William Garner on the FCA's approach to founder-led firms
"Taking a very strict line on founder-led firms risks undermining the FCA's competition mandate..."
Nick Hurley
FT Ignites Europe quotes Nick Hurley on quiet quitting in the asset management industry
"I cannot see any employers embracing quiet quitting as a concept. Most companies will see it as something to reduce or eliminate"
Jonathan Morley
Jonathan Morley discusses the 'huge growth' in Gloucestershire driven by private capital for SoGlos
"Private investors are watching Gloucestershire closely and willing to invest in its businesses..."
Helen Coward
FT Ignites Europe quotes Helen Coward on portfolio manager bonuses
"HMRC has had asset managers in their spotlight for some time now"
Helen Coward
Taxation of asset holding companies in alternative fund structures - draft legislation published
The draft legislation is in respect of the much anticipated new regime for asset holding companies.
Andrew Clarke
Charles Russell Speechlys advises shareholders of Prescient Financial Intelligence on sale to Quilter Private Client Advisers
Prescient is an independent financial adviser firm that offers bespoke financial planning advice.
The UK Stewardship Code: 2020
The code, effective from 1 January 2020, retains a focus on long-term investment, with increased scope, standard and application.
David Hicks
Senior Managers and Certification Regime on 9 December 2019
All FCA regulated firms will become subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) on 9 December 2019.
FCA’s Dear CEO letter to Wealth Managers – Focus on Best Execution
On 13th June, the FCA wrote a letter to wealth managers about the risks that the management and stockbroking firms pose to their customers.
David Hicks
GDPR round table for wealth and investment management community
The Wealth and Investment Management group at Charles Russell Speechlys hosted a GDPR round table breakfast discussion last week.