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Verdict Staff
ABN Amro launches blockchain pilot for real estate transactions
Dutch banking major ABN Amro has collaborated with tech giant IBM to roll out a pilot project to explore how its blockchain application can be used for real estate transactions record and exchange information.
ifund and fundinfo introduce cloud-based fund selection system
Zurich-based fund information provider fundinfo and fund research firm ifund have launched Digital-Advisor, a cloud-based system for fund selection.
SS&C Technologies to buy asset servicing firm Conifer
SS&C Technologies, a provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has agreed to acquire asset servicing company Conifer Financial Services for $88.5m.
Lazard names managing director for financial advisory
Asset management firm Lazard has appointed Will Lawes as a managing director in Financial Advisory.
Robeco rolls out new multi-asset fund
Dutch asset manager Robeco has expanded its conservative product range by launching a new multi-asset fund that will adopt a low volatility strategy.
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FundBPO launches Malta office
FundBPO, a specialist third party administrator for the financial services industry and part of the MainstreamBPO, has set up a new office on the island of Malta.
Bridges Financial to snap up Heritage Banks planning business
Australian advisory firm Bridges Financial Services has agreed to acquire the financial planning business of Heritage Bank for an undisclosed amount.
Hong Kong watchdog unveils new rules to strengthen management accountability
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has announced new measures to increase accountability of the senior management of licensed corporations.
Virtus Investment Partners to snap up RidgeWorth Investments
Virtus Investment Partners has agreed to acquire RidgeWorth Investments, an Atlanta-based multi-boutique asset management firm, for about $513m.
Wealth Enhancement Group to take over CLA Financial Advisors
Wealth Enhancement Group, an independent wealth management firm, has agreed to acquire CLA Financial Advisors, a Northbrook, Illinois-based wealth management firm, for an undisclosed sum.