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Press Releases 2009

 

10/12/2009  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......... more>>

The Foot Report "rightly highlights the symbiotic relationship the UKeconomy enjoys with the Crown Dependencies and overseas territories", says Joe Truelove, Head of Business Development for Kleinwort Benson’s Corporate Clients Department, Guernsey........... more>>

09/11/2009  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............. more>>

 

15/10/2009  Kleinwort Benson welcomes new parent RHJI

Historic banking brand to stay. CEO enthusiastic about plans for the future.

Kleinwort Benson, the leading UKand Channel Islandsprivate 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................ more>>

 

08/07/2009  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..... more>>

 

30/06/2009  Kleinwort Benson Offers Investment Opportunities

Wealth managers Kleinwort Benson are holding their Spring Wealth Forum for clients in Scotland at the Georgest1 w:st="on" :placename>Hotelin Edinburgh/st1 :place> on Friday......... more>>

12/06/2009  Kleinwort Benson staff demonstrate Talent for Leadership

Kleinwort Benson has been developing its business leaders of the future.

Two members of its Jerseystaff have successfully completed the bank’s in-house programme, "Talent 4 Leadership" (T4L), graduating with flying colours........ more>>

 

01/06/2009  Kleinwort Benson joins forces with The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and SEEDA to deliver an informative presentation

In difficult times we all need to evaluate where our business comes from and to investigate unexplored territory.  Sue Stockdale heads up the London/st1 :city> chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and is always seeking new ways to support the London-based group....... more>>

20/05/2009  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.

 

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......... more>>

12/05/2009  Countdown to 2009 Kleinwort Benson Yacht Challenge begins

Guernseywill 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 Guernseyat the Guernsey Yacht Club Castle Cornet line...... more>>

 

07/05/2009  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 ....... more>>

 

05/05/2009  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,...... more>>

 

12/04/2009  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.......more>>

31/03/2009  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........... more>>

02/03/2009  Senior appointment for Kleinwort Benson in the Channel Islands

Kleinwort Benson is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Burton as Head of Private Wealth Management ("PWM") International.......... more>>

26/01/2009  New boss for Kleinwort Benson in Scotland

Kleinwort Benson’s Edinburgh/st1 :city> 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........ more>>

16/01/2009  Commerzbank completes the purchase of Dresdner Bank

The closing of the complete sale of Dresdner Bank to Commerzbank took place yesterday evening, 12 January 2009..........more>>

13/10/2008  Kleinwort Benson hosts mashup event for the Digital Media Entrepreneurs

Kleinwort Benson, recently voted Best Private Bank 2008 , has celebrated it’s 45^th Anniversary in the Channel Islandsnbsp;by holding two concerts for staff and clients............more>>

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