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Global mutual fund industry experiencing rapid growth: ICI Global

The global mutual fund industry’s assets have grown more than sevenfold in the last two decades, according to a new research report by ICI Global.

Hong Kong Trust selects Linedata for fund administration services

The Hong Kong Trust Company has chosen and implemented Linedata Admin Edge to provide fund administration servicing for its client base of individuals, family offices, intermediaries and corporations.

NFP Advisor Services introduces succession planning resources

US-based NFP Advisor Services has introduced succession planning resources suite for its financial advisors.

Neuberger Berman appoints new multi-asset class CIO

American investment manager Neuberger Berman has appointed Erik Knutzen as its new multi-asset class chief investment officer.

ICAP appoints group chief risk officer

ICAP has appointed Wendy Phillis as group chief risk officer.

Legg Mason names new sales director in Australia

American money manager Legg Mason has hired former JP Morgan executive Colin Taylor as its new sales director in Melbourne, Australia.

Barclays signs agreement with China Development Bank for African push

Barclays has signed a new agreement with China Development Bank (CDB) to offer banking and investment services in Africa.

ANZ names former Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand CEO to board

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has appointed former Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand chairman and CEO John Macfarlane to its board, effective from 22 May 2014.

Brewin Dolphin appoints new research head

Brewin Dolphin, a UK-based wealth manager, has named Guy Foster as new head of research.

Western European fortunes longest-lived globally: Study

Western European fortunes are the longest-lived worldwide. Of the fortunes that have been on the Forbes Billionaires lists for at least a quarter of a century, Europe has the highest survival rate, 78%, followed by the US at 73%, according to a new Forbes Insights and Société Générale Private Banking report.