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Sharjah Islamic Bank Joins NASDAQ Dubai Murabaha platform for Islamic financing
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has joined NASDAQ Dubais rapidly growing Islamic financing Murabaha platform, which offers unique advantages to bank customers seeking Shariaa solutions.
Dynasty Financial Partners adds BizEquity to portfolio
Dynasty Financial Partners has expanded its integrated wealth management technology platform by adding BizEquity, a business evaluation tool.
First Republic Bank names new CIO
First Republic Bank, a US-based private bank and wealth management firm, has appointed Gaye Erkan as new senior vice president, chief investment officer and co-chief risk officer, effective from June 2014.
RBC Investor & Treasury Services appointed custodian by OGEO FUND
RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada has been appointed as custodian and fund administrator by OGEO FUND, for its newly-created Belgian institutional Sicav, OGESIP Invest.
Ex-Skandia head of wealth planning launches new consultancy firm
Colin Jelley, former Skandia head of wealth planning, has launched a new consultancy firm to support advisors on tax, platforms and propositions.
Credit Suisse reassures shareholders over US tax issue
Credit Suisse Group, Swiss financial services giant, has reassured its shareholders that the company is putting in its best efforts to close the outstanding tax inquiries by the US authorities during its annual general meeting.
Hong Kong concludes tax agreement with US
Hong Kong has signed an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with the United States to combat offshore tax dodging by the US citizens.
Hong Kong’s SFC issues life ban on former RBS and Standard Chartered Bank employees
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has, in two separate actions, banned Helen Chow Hoi Ching, a former employee of The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Choy Cheuk Tung, a former employee of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), from re-entering the industry for life.
The Carlyle Group opens new office in Jakarta
The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, has opened a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Stoxx seeks Chinese local partners
Zurich based global index provider Stoxx Ltd is looking out for Chinese local partners to develop financial products for the Chinese market.