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Verdict Staff

Barclays launches Barclays Live app for iPad devices

Barclays has announced the launch of its Barclays Live app for iPad devices, which provides Barclays’ institutional clients with access to the firm’s research, data and analytics in a personalized manner.

Hong Kong’s SFC fines RBS $6 million for internal control failings

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has fined RBS $6 million for internal control failures relating to the detection and prevention of unauthorized trading activities and the conduct of its Emerging Markets Rates business in the country.

Madison to buy international growth equity team of Hansberger

Madison Asset Management, parent to Madison Investment Advisors, has confirmed that its plans to acquire the international growth equity team of Hansberger Global Investors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Natixis Global Asset Management.

BofA moves capital markets head to wealth-management unit

Bank of America (BofA) has moved its capital markets head Lisa Carnoy to an executive role in its private banking unit, US Trust.

Pioneer Investments expands liquid alternative offerings

Global asset manager Pioneer Investments has announced the addition of new liquid alternative strategies through simultaneous product launches across global markets.

Federal Way Asset Management names new chairman and CEO

Federal Way Asset Management has appointed Michael Phillips as its new chairman and CEO.

ING rolls out zero duration-hedged share class

ING Investment Management has reportedly rolled out a zero duration-hedged share class for a trio of its funds.

FIS signs wealth management account processing agreement deal with AmeriServ Trust

FIS, a provider of banking and payments technology, has signed a new multi-year trust and wealth management account processing agreement with Pennsylvania-based AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company.

BlackRock poaches HSBC EM bond research head

American money manager BlackRock has hired Pablo Goldberg from HSBC to bolster its emerging market fixed income business in the US.

Schulte Roth & Zabel expands shareholder activism practice into UK

Law firm Schulte Roth & Zabel has expanded its shareholder activism practice into the UK, as part of its business expansion strategy.