Plus, transatlantic remuneration wars, St James’s Place tumbles, and the mobile museum comes to England
The dynamic investor and collector made his presence felt, in both business and the art world
Member of European banking dynasty founded various City institutions and was prominent patron of the arts
Waddesdon Manor’s latest installation is a vast wedding cake by artist Joana Vasconcelos – that you can get married in
Venture group backed by Lord Rothschild seeks to raise £125m
If history is any guide, RIT’s negative view will play out well for its shareholders
David Oakley considers the consequences of quantitative easing and ultra-low interest rate policies
RIT Capital Partners last week walked away from a potential £5bn merger with Alliance Trust
Mike Ashley, founder and controlling shareholder of Sports Direct, takes the stand
Investment vehicle chaired by Lord Rothschild says merger would not be in investors’ best interests
A bid approach could refocus attention on the savings unit
One investor says takeover approach makes sense but investment performance needs to improve
Informal proposal from RIT Capital Partners for a £5bn combination
Pay issue suggests a board in thrall to its chief executive
Wealth manager grew FTSE 100 firm from nothing
Franco-Swiss private bank poised to issue cease-and-desist order
Morgan Stanley and cyber bullying, Investec’s Gordon remains silent and banking on art
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