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Verdict Staff

Carlyle planning to acquire a traditional money manager-report

American private equity firm Carlyle Group is reportedly seeking to acquire a traditional money manager to widen its own investment platform.

Patni brothers buy minority stake in Waterfield Advisors

Patni brothers – Amit and Arihant Patni- have bought a minority stake in Waterfield Advisors, an India-focused boutique advisory firm, for an undisclosed sum.

Investor confidence falls in March by 2.5 points to 120.2: State Street

The Global ICI fell by 2.5 points in March to 120.2, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for March 2014.

Swiss financial watchdog names former UBS banker as new CEO

Swiss financial regulator FINMA has appointed the former UBS banker Mark Branson as its new chief executive, effective1 April 2014.

Sturgeon partners with Gandon to offer regulatory service for AIFs in Europe

London-based Sturgeon Ventures has entered into a new joint venture deal with Ireland-based Gandon Alternative Fund Management to offer a full regulatory service for alternative investment funds (AIFs) in Europe.

Raymond James strengthens Northeast presence with two new hires

Raymond James & Associates (RJA) has hired Peter Alberding and Warren Wright to strengthen the firm’s Northeast presence.

FolioDynamix includes Interactive Data’s market data solution within its wealth platform

FolioDynamix has teamed up with Interactive Data to include its Market-QSM market data solution into FolioDynamix’s wealth management platform.

Macquarie unveils new SIV Government Bond Fund

Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) has unveiled a new Macquarie Significant Investor Visa (SIV) Government Bond Fund for wealthy migrants.

Prospect Wealth Management names new business development head

Prospect Wealth Management has named Tom Ball as new head of business development.

Brownstone Investment launches new effort to service fixed income needs of RIAs

Brownstone Investment Group has announced a major expansion of its services specifically for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).