Thursday, 10 December 2009
Reaction to Pre-Budget Report "Damp squib" says Beckwith
Jeremy Beckwith, Chief Investment Officer at Kleinwort Benson today gave his considered reaction to the Pre-Budget Report: "The Chancellor lived down to low expectations and delivered a PBR that proved to be something of a damp squib, containing little of economic or market significance apart from boiler makers and bingo halls.
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Kleinwort Benson - Response to Foot Report
The Foot Report "rightly highlights the symbiotic relationship the UK economy enjoys with the Crown Dependencies and overseas territories", says Joe Truelove,
Head of Business Development for Kleinwort Benson’s Corporate Clients Department, Guernsey.
Monday, 09 November 2009
Is there comfort in cash?
"Today, people who hold cash equivalents feel comfortable. They shouldn’t. They have opted for a terrible long term asset, one that pays virtually nothing and is certain to depreciate in value over time" Warren Buffett October 2008.
Bear markets end either in panic or in indifference. In the UK, the long 2000-2003 equity bear market ended in a panic with the market falling 12% in 7 trading days, as the FSA ordered a major life assurance company to reduce its weighting in equities.
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Kleinwort Benson welcomes new parent RHJI
Historic banking brand to stay. CEO enthusiastic about plans for the future.
Kleinwort Benson, the leading UK and Channel Islands private bank and wealth management group, today welcomes the news that a conclusion has been reached on its sale and confirms that the historic and revered wealth management brand is here to stay.
Wednesday, 08 July 2009
Kleinwort Benson shortlisted for industry award
Kleinwort Benson’s Private Fiduciary team has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Private Client Awards 2009/10.
The bank is one of four companies shortlisted in the "Institutional Trust Company Team of the Year" award.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Kleinwort Benson staff demonstrate Talent for Leadership
Kleinwort Benson has been developing its business leaders of the future.
Two members of its Jersey staff have successfully completed the bank’s in-house programme, "Talent 4 Leadership" (T4L), graduating with flying colours.
Thursday, 11 June 2009
KB puts best foot forward for charity
The choice of charities to benefit from this year’s Itex Walk has given one team added motivation to put their best foot forward on 20 June.
Eight members of staff from Kleinwort Benson have entered..........
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Hard work rewarded at Kleinwort Benson
Kleinwort Benson has rewarded one of its trust directors for her outstanding performance in professional examinations.
Kristan Martin has been announced as the recipient winner of the bank’s David Prince Award in recognition of her achievements in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) exams.
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Countdown to 2009 Kleinwort Benson Yacht Challenge begins
Guernsey will be hoping for re-run of last year’s success at the 2009 Kleinwort Benson Yacht Challenge.
Taking place on Saturday 27 June, this year’s race will start in Jersey at the St Helier Yacht Club line by La Collette, and finish in Guernsey at the Guernsey Yacht Club Castle Cornet line.
Thursday, 07 May 2009
Kleinwort Benson CEO sees bright future
Kleinwort Benson confirmed today that, as a result of the European Commission’s decision on the German government’s capital injection into the Commerzbank Group, it will be one of the Group entities to be sold.
Kleinwort Benson has been in discussions over the last few months with parent Commerzbank as to the best solution ....
Tuesday, 05 May 2009
Jeremy Beckwith reassures the concerned investors of Birmingham
Addressing investors at a Wealth Management Forum in Central Birmingham, Jeremy Beckwith, Chief Investment Officer at Kleinwort Benson, one of the UK’s most renowned and respected private banking and wealth management groups,......
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Kleinwort Benson comments on the Budget
Kleinwort Benson, recently shortlisted for the Best In-House Tax Team in this year’s LexisNexis Taxation Awards, today acknowledged that the 2009 Budget was set against a very difficult economic backdrop, and the measures introduced are reflective of this.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Kleinwort Benson appoints Head of Tax
Jeremy Croysdill has been appointed as Head of Tax Services. He has been with Kleinwort Benson since 2005, most recently as part of the Product Advisory team, and in his new role is responsible for the newly unified tax function at the renowned private bank.
Monday, 26 January 2009
New boss for Kleinwort Benson in Scotland
Kleinwort Benson’s Edinburgh operation has been strengthened with appointment of Gordon Scott, who will head up the office of the leading private bank with responsibility for both the Scottish and Northern Irish markets.