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UBS to lay off 70 staff in Bahamas-report

UBS decision to close its private banking unit in Bahamas will impact more than 70 local staff over the next 10 months, according to a Tribune Business report.

Nationwide Financial joins LPL Financial’s worksite financial solutions platform

Nationwide Financial has integrated LPL Financial’s Worksite Financial Solutions platform into its 401(k) products.

RS Investments unveils new emerging markets small cap fund

RS Investments, a US-based investment management firm, has unveiled a new RS Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (RSMSX).

Institutional investors confident on China: Baring Asset Management

Nearly half (45%) of institutional investors surveyed by Baring Asset Management believe corporate governance in China has improved over the past three years, with an equal number (45%) believing it has remained the same.

Wela launches web-based investment services via YourWela.com

Wela has launched a new website, http://www.YourWela.com.

EU countries to refine deal on fund managers pay: Report

Eleven EU countries, including Germany, Sweden, the UK, Czech Republic, Austria and Ireland, are reportedly seeking to refine a legislative deal on fund managers pay.

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority places consumer protection at the heart of crowdfunding

People looking to lend money or invest through crowdfunding will be better protected under new rules confirmed by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Nepsis Capital Management launches new advisor website solution

Nepsis Capital Management and Nepsis Advisor Services has launched enterprise website solution www.nepsiscapital.com.

UBS expands Americas financial institutions group

UBS has hired two new managing directors for its financial institutions group in the Americas.

Asia Wealth Group forms new advisory board

Asia Wealth Group, a London-listed investment holding company in the wealth management business, has formed an advisory board to offer directors and management an advice on developing strategy and identifying investments in the Asian financial sector.