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Lombard Odier names Jean-Louis Nakamura as Asia-Pacific CIO

Lombard Odier has appointed Jean-Louis Nakamura as chief investment officer for the Asia-Pacific region. By William Wesnofske

Nevada State Bank appoints new private banking director

Nevada State Bank has appointed Randy Boesch as new executive vice president/director of private banking.

SEC charges brokerage firm executives in kickback scheme to secure business of Venezuelan Bank

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced another round of charges in its ongoing case against several individuals involved in a massive kickback scheme to secure the bond trading business of a state-owned Venezuelan bank.

Swiss bank SYZ & CO AuM up 14.5% in 2013

The Swiss banking group SYZ & CO has reported that its assets under management (AuM) reached CHF28.7 billion at the end of December 2013, an increase 14.5% compared to a year ago.

EY research highlights key changes to asset management operating model

Changes to the asset management operating model are now being driven by the expansion of distribution channels and the development of new products, according to EY’s new global asset management investment operations survey.

LPL Financial names new MD of independent advisor services unit

LPL Financial has named William (Bill) Morrissey as new managing director of its independent advisor services (IAS) business unit.

Boston Group names new COO

Boston Group, an Isle of Man-based family office and fiduciary firm, has named Alex Fray as new chief operating officer.

Neuberger Berman expands fund range in Asia

Investment manager Neuberger Berman has expanded its fund range in Asia by registering three UCITS funds for sale to the retail market in Singapore.

Scotiabank vice chairman and COO to retire in May

Scotiabank’s vice chairman and COO Sabi Marwah is to retire on 30 May 2014 after a spell of 35 years at the firm.

UBS hires new wealth management CEO in Hong Kong

UBS Wealth Management has hired Amy Lo as new CEO of wealth management Hong Kong replacing Allen Lo, who will retire after spell of 17 years.