Lloyds TSB Private Banking is pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of a new webcast section, which will be called ‘Markets in Focus’. The videos will feature investment specialists delivering the latest news from the economic and financial world. Coming soon will be the first of the videos, featuring Philippe Schindler, CIO of the EMEA, talking about the following theme: "Political unrest as a consequence of the financial crisis".

Lloyds TSB Private Banking describes its view on the difference between private and retail banking. Russell Galley, Managing Director of International Wealth, describes the benefits, whilst highlighting the unique services Lloyds TSB Private Banking can provide to a range of clients. (Currently only available in English).

Our Client Advisory Team is a multicultural, multilingual team of highly skilled, experienced professionals which will respond quickly to the demands of our more sophisticated clients.

Nigel Putt, head of the Ultra High Net Worth unit at Lloyds TSB Private Banking, has given an interview to Abu Dhabi's 'The National' newspaper. Nigel has shared his take on the current local markets and his opinion on investment opportunities.

Finalists have been announced for the first ever annual British Swiss Business Awards. 15 of the most innovative and successful public and private sector companies in the British-Swiss business community are being recognised for the outstanding contributions they have made towards bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Switzerland. The Business Awards are organised by the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Lloyds TSB Private Banking.

Lloyds Banking Group enjoyed success in the prestigious Private Banker International Awards held in Singapore. Alexander Tsikouras, Head of Customer Management for International Wealth, walked away with the coveted title of Outstanding Young Banker 2011.

Lloyds TSB Private Banking will start its investment roadshow for customers in Geneva on 27 October. Philippe Schindler, Head of Investment for Europe, Middle East and Africa, will address the changing financial markets’ environment in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis.

Shorex, the world's leading wealth management forum will take place on Wednesday 5 October in Zurich at the Convention Point, Six Swiss Exchange. At this event, Lloyds TSB Private Banking is the official international tax planning sponsor and will chair a morning conference with Kevin Horrocks, our Wealth Structuring Solutions Director, who will share his expertise in this field.

We are happy to share with our online readers a section of the latest edition of our client newsletter, Private View. This quarter, the lead article focuses upon credit rating agencies - their history, their responsibility in the 2007-2009 credit crisis and the role that they play in today’s financial environment.

Philippe Schindler, EMEA Chief Investment Officer, discusses our latest investment outlook with UAE journalists live on Dubai Eye Radio.

Following the consolidation of Lloyds Banking Group’s International Wealth management business in Geneva, Switzerland, Managing Director Russell Galley announced today the appointment of Nigel Putt as the new Ultra High Net Worth Director and Ricardo Morean as Head of Latam Business.

Lloyds TSB Private Banking has been a member of the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce since 1954. It is an honour for both organizations to work together to launch the first British-Swiss Business Awards in order to celebrate the achievements of the recognized British-Swiss business community.