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Verdict Staff

AMP Capital names new institutional director for London office

AMP Capital has named Kate Campbell as the new institutional director in Europe for its London office.

ADP launches IPS Zero investment platform with simplified fees and transparency

As part of its commitment to retirement planning advisors, ADP has introduced IPS Zero, an investment platform designed to appeal to advisors who employ a fee-for-service structure with their retirement plan clients and plan sponsors who want simplified fees.

SimplyBiz completes acquisition of APS Legal & Associates

SimplyBiz, a UK-based financial compliance service provider, has completed the acquisition of APS Legal & Associates as well as its subsidiaries, Simply Legal & Associates and Assured Probate Services.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management to buy Westpeak Global Advisors

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has signed an agreement to acquire Westpeak Global Advisors, a registered investment adviser that offers customizable equity strategies to large institutional investors.

Legal & General to convert £1 billion property trust into PAIF

UK-based Legal & General has received approval from the FCA to convert its £1.2 billion L&G Property Trust into a Property Authorised Investment fund (PAIF) structure.

AMG appoints new board of director

Affiliated Managers Group has announced the election of Niall Ferguson to its Board of Directors.

Deutsche Bank to downsize equities team in Latin America

German banking giant Deutsche Bank is reportedly downsizing equities team in Latin America and is planning to close its equities business in Chile.

Ashcourt Rowan fund selection head joins IPS Capital

Ashcourt Rowan fund research head Alan Scrimger has left the firm after a spell of two years to join boutique investment manager IPS Capital.

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors to open new office in Kansas City

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors has said that it will open a financial advisor office in Kansas City in August this year.

Citi appointed depositary for SEB’s ADR programme

Citi, acting through Citibank, has been appointed by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB as depositary bank for its sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme.