Jersey International Business School in association with Rathbones
Launch new Private Wealth Management Conference
‘Successful Strategies for Growth’

10 May 2011

As Private Clients demand more from wealth management professionals the timing of this launch is crucial for enabling local industry to join industry experts in reviewing best practice and examining critical issues.

“I am delighted that Jersey International Business School, in association with Rathbone Investment Management International, is able to launch the first Private Wealth Management Conference in Jersey. As private clients demand more from wealth management professionals this type of event offers the opportunity to build on local aptitude and understanding of how to meet the complex needs of global clients.” STEPHEN PLATT, DIRECTOR, JERSEY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

This one day conference will take place at the Royal Yacht in Jersey on Tuesday 28 June where delegates will get the chance to explore the theme of ‘Successful Strategies for Growth’. All speeches will be followed by on-stage interviews with the Conference Chairman, Johann (Hans) Baerlocher, former Managing Director of UBS, Channel Islands.

Included amongst the speakers will be,

• Caroline Graham whose specialist areas include family office and family governance in the ultra high net worth family;
• Lionel Anthony, founder of private equity firm Cinven Ltd and the capital fund Causeway Capital Group Ltd., former Chairman of the MBO/MBI committee of the European Venture Capital Association;
• Julian Chillingworth, CIO of Rathbones, who is a recognised commentator on macro-economic and investment- related issues and plays a key role in the ongoing development of Rathbone’s Investment process.

“Rathbone Investment Management International is delighted to be associated with the inaugural JIBS Private Wealth Management Conference in Jersey. Given the prevailing uncertainties, this conference is perfectly timed to offer participants guidance through today’s challenges. Our support of this conference reflects the importance we attach to both expert insight and ongoing professional education during periods of instability.” JONATHAN GILES, MANAGING DIRECTOR, RATHBONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL

On conclusion of the conference, from 17.15-18.30, Julian Anthony, Director of OWC Wine, will be offering a post-conference wine tasting event at the Business School to share his extensive knowledge of top grade wines produced on the left bank of Bordeaux - includes such wines as Léoville Barton and Rauzan-Ségla. This opportunity is open to delegates only.

Bookings for conference places are now being taken.

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If you would like to interview Stephen Platt, Jonathan Giles or any of the speakers then please call Sara Clews on 816332 or 07797 8828741

Note to editors:
Jersey International Business School has a reputation of excellence in meeting the Island’s learning and development needs for all sectors of the business community. Located in the heart of St Helier, with its own faculty of professional trainers, JIBS remains the exclusive provider of a host of globally recognised qualifications including CLT, STEP, ICA. IoD and two BSc (Hons) Degrees.

Rathbone Investment Management International Limited (Rathbones) is part of one of the UK’s largest and longest established providers of investment and wealth management companies in the UK. Located in Jersey, we specialise in the discretionary investment needs of private clients, charities and professional advisers who are looking for an international perspective on their investments.