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Verdict Staff

A review of a tumultuous year: Kleinwort Hambros

Mouhammed Choukeir, Chief Investment Officer, Kleinwort Hambros gives a review of 2016

Sanne Group to acquire Mauritius’ International Financial Services

Sanne Group, a provider of outsourced corporate and fund administration, reporting and fiduciary services, has agreed to purchase Mauritius-based International Financial Services (IFS) and its trustees for $127.3m.

RBC wealth arm net income surges 55% in Q4

The wealth management unit of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has reported net income of C$396m for the fourth quarter of 2016, up C$141m or 55% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2015.

IFM Investors launches office in Hong Kong

IFM Investors, a Australia-based investment management firm, has set up a new office in Hong Kong.

Schroders unveils credit income fund

British fund manager Schroders has rolled out its first credit income fund that will aim to offer attractive income while managing downside risk.

Ex-Old Mutual Wealth consultant launches wealth management firm

Former Old Mutual Wealth financial adviser Lee Hurst has set up his own wealth management firm Harrogate Wealth Management in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

ESG factors continue to gain momentum among millennials: Schroders

Millennials, people between the ages of 18-35, are more likely to place greater importance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors than older investors, according to a survey report published by Schroders.

Banking salary rise in Asia Pacific to slow in 2017; pay for tech roles to hold steady

Salary increases in the banking sector is expected to be well below those in the technology sector, and also below those of the financial services sector as a whole in 2017, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson.

HUB24 to snap up fintech firm Agility Applications

Investment and superannuation platform provider HUB24 has agreed to acquire 100% of Brisbane-based financial technology firm Agility Applications.

Scotiabank attributable net income rises 9% in Q4

Scotiabank has posted attributable net income of C$1.91bn for the fourth quarter of 2016, up 9% compared to C$1.75bn in the corresponding period of 2015.