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Prudential Investments unveils new Prudential Jennison Rising Dividend Fund

Prudential Investments has unveiled a new Prudential Jennison Rising Dividend Fund to invest primarily in US-listed large cap equities.

Three French banks under US scanner for alleged violation of money laundering rules

French banks Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole are under US investigation for alleged breaching of money laundering rules and violating of American sanctions against Iran, Cuba and Sudan.

Thomas Kurian sells 800,000 Oracle Corp shares

Thomas Kurian, executive vice president of Oracle Corp, the US based company operating in the technology sector, has sold 800,000 shares, representing 0.0178% stake in the company. The shares were sold at a price of US$37.75 each for gross proceeds of US$30.2 million.

Julius Baer unveils new online trading platform

Julius Baer Group has unveiled its real-time online trading platform called, Julius Baer Market Link.

Cushman & Wakefield appoints president of risk management services

Cushman & Wakefield has announced that Raymond W. Kelly, former Commissioner of the New York City Police Department has been named President of Risk Management Services (RMS).

BlackRock names new China equities business head

BlackRock has named Helen Zhu as new managing director and head of its China equities business effective April 7.

KNEIP launches new service to assist asset managers meet regulatory demands

KNEIP, a Luxembourg-based service provider for the production and disclosure of legal, regulatory and contractual information for the fund industry, has unveiled an expanded service offering to assist asset managers meet the increased demands posed by regulation in Europe.

Lombard International names new head of wealth structuring solutions unit

Lombard International Assurance has named former Merrill Lynch chief of wealth planning for the EMEA region Robert MacIntyre as head of its wealth structuring solutions unit.

NFP Advisor Services Group unveils new technology solutions

NFP Advisor Services Group has unveiled two new technology solutions for financial advisors.

L&G to close £222 million Global Macro fund as manager departs

Legal & General is set to close its £222 million Global Macro Themes fund following the departure of its current manager Ben Gill.