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Verdict Staff

BlackRock’s EMEA retirement head steps down

BlackRock head of retirement for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Tony Stenning has stepped down from his role after 16 years.

Abu Dhabi Global Market signs MoU with FinanceMalta on bilateral cooperation

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FinanceMalta (FM), the organisation responsible for the development of the country’s financial centre, to enable further collaboration on joint initiatives and efforts to bolster the growth of the financial markets in both financial markets.

BNP Paribas wraps up acquisition of Indian brokerage firm Sharekhan

French banking giant BNP Paribas has completed the acquisition of Indian retail brokerage firm Sharekhan, after receiving approvals from all relevant regulatory bodies.

Australia’s MainstreamBPO acquires Alter Domus’ European hedge fund business

Australian fund administrator MainstreamBPO has acquired the European hedge fund administration business of Alter Domus for an undisclosed amount.

Ogier hires investment funds specialist for Guernsey team

Ogier, an offshore legal advice provider, has added investment funds specialist Craig Cordle as a group partner based in the Guernsey investment funds team.

Australian watchdog orders banks to review cross-selling practices

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has ordered major banks to independently audit their cross-selling practices, where banks seek to sign customers up for multiple products, often in wealth management.

One-third investors in Canada own ETFs: BlackRock survey

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are increasingly playing an important role in Canadians’ investment portfolios, with nearly one-third (31%) of Canadian investors owning them, a survey conducted by BlackRock Canada has found.

SIX, Confinale collaborate to launch new tax service

SIX Securities Services has entered into an exclusive partnership with tax consultancy Confinale to launch a new tax reclaim service.

Rowan Dartington expands its Birmingham investment management team

British wealth manager Rowan Dartington has hired Oliver Mustin as investment manager in its Birmingham office.

Tavistock Investments to snap up Price Bailey’s advice arm

Tavistock Investments has agreed to acquire Price Bailey Financial Services, the independent financial advisory arm of Price Bailey chartered accountants, for up to £3.6m.