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Sanlam Private Wealth to launch new D2C investment platform

Sanlam Private Wealth, a UK-based advisory firm, is planning to launch a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) investment platform in a bid to serve its wealth management clients.

KPMG appoints new national co-leader of venture capital practice

KPMG, a US-based audit, tax and advisory firm, has appointed Conor Moore as the new national co-leader of its venture capital practice.

US signs tax evasion pact with India under FATCA

The US government has signed a tax evasion pact with India, in accordance with its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) provisions, in a move to thwart possible tax evasion by its citizens.

Law firm Bircham Dyson Bell strengthens its private wealth team

Bircham Dyson Bell (BDB), a UK-based law firm, has named Harriet Morgan as the new partner in its private wealth team.

Barclays may slash up to 7,500 jobs at investment banking unit: report

British banking giant Barclays may reportedly cull 7,500 jobs or nearly 30% of its staff at its investment bank as part of a strategic review to boost returns at its securities unit, according to a report by Sanford C. Bernstein.

Swisscanto hires new manager for specialist team

Swisscanto, a Swiss-based asset manager, has appointed Raphael Lüscher as the new portfolio manager for its specialist team.

UK’s Rathbones appoints new investment director

Rathbones, a UK-based investment management services provider, has appointed Fiona McClelland as its new investment director.

Schroders restructures funds range

Schroders has restructured its fund range by closing its Brazilian Equity and ISF Global Resources funds.

GrowthCap extends private equity platform to ultra-high-net-worth individuals

GrowthCap has extended its private equity platform to include investment opportunities for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Threadneedle Investments launches first fund in Asia

Threadneedle Investments has expanded its presence in the Asian market by launching its first Asian fund in Singapore, named Threadneedle Developed Asia Growth and Income fund.