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Verdict Staff

ASEAN banking sector resilient, but face negative trends: Fitch

Most of ASEAN’s banking sectors are likely to face weak loan demand and further pressure on asset quality in 2017, according to Fitch Ratings.

Coutts introduces multi-currency debit card for HNW clients

Coutts, a private bank and wealth manager, has introduced a new multi-currency debit card for HNW clients.

Broadridge Financial opens new Singapore office

Broadridge Financial Solutions has strengthened its presence in the Asia with the opening of a new office in Singapore.

Charles Schwab to launch new planning service to target mass affluent clients

Charles Schwab has announced plan to launch a new hybrid advisory service that combines advice from financial advisers with online advice to target mass affluent investors.

UBS Wealth hires north west and Yorkshire regional head

UBS Wealth Management has appointed Karan Sejpal as regional head of north west and Yorkshire to meet increased demand for its services in the regions.

National Bonds launches wealth management program for HNW clients

National Bonds, a Sharia-compliant savings and investments firm in the UAE, has launched its Prestige wealth management program for high-net-worth (HNW) clients and investors.

Credit Suisse appoints new CIO of Swiss business

Credit Suisse has named Burkhard Varnholt as chief investment officer (CIO) of its Swiss unit, replacing Anja Hochberg.

Chinese mega-cities dominate Schroders Global Cities 30 index

Chinese mega-cities dominate Western counterparts in the second publication of the Schroders Global Cities 30 index, with Beijing taking the top spot.

Amundi to take over Pioneer Investments for €3.5bn

French asset manager Amundi has agreed to acquire Pioneer Investments from Italian banking group UniCredit in a cash deal worth €3.5bn.

deVere Group to open new office in New Zealand

Financial advisory firm deVere Group is set to open a new office in the financial hub of Auckland, New Zealand in January 2017.