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Verdict Staff
Fund managers optimistic about 2014: Towers Watson
Fund managers are more optimistic about the prospects for equity returns in most markets, yet remain concerned about world growth and medium-term government bonds, according to a global survey of investment managers by Towers Watson.
Aginsky Consulting opens office in India to lure HNW clients
Aginsky Consulting has opened a branch office in India to assist companies and high-net-worth individuals with investments in the US.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission bans Jonathan Yan Cheuk Fung for life
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has banned Mr Jonathan Yan Cheuk Fung from re-entering the industry for life.
HMRC rolls out new campaign to target offshore tax evasion
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has rolled out a new advertising campaign to target British taxpayers who have hidden their money in offshore accounts.
BNY Mellon to buy remaining 65% stake in HedgeMark
BNY Mellon has agreed to purchase the remaining 65% stake in HedgeMark International, a current affiliate and a provider of hedge fund managed account and risk analytic services.
Ingenious Asset management names new COO
Ingenious Asset management has hired Andrew Waldren as new chief operating officer.
Heptagon Capital launches two new global equity funds
London-based Heptagon Capital has expanded its Irish Ucits platform range by launching two new global equity funds domiciled in Dublin.
Speechly Bircham plans to merge with Charles Russell
Speechly Bircham is planning to merge with Charles Russell to create a new firm with combined revenues of £125.9 million.
Northern Trust establishes new representative office in Malaysia
Northern Trust has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by establishing a new representative office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Over half of merger discussions end in failure according to new research: Smith & Williamson
More than half (56%) of merger discussions between law firms are ending in failure with a third of firms spending in excess of three months in negotiations before the decision to halt talks is reached, according to the research, carried out by Smith & Williamson and involved more than 100 law firms which included almost half of the UK’s top 30 firms.