The head of wealth management of Kleinwort Benson has left the UK private bank just one week after the departure of the firm's chief executive, in what is the latest in a series of departures from the company.

Martin Heale has left the UK private bank to pursue opportunities outside of Kleinwort Benson, a spokeswoman confirmed. Heale joined Kleinwort Benson five years ago from Barclays Private Bank - now Barclays Wealth - where he was a director.