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Verdict Staff

UK and China in talks to set up renminbi clearing bank in London

The British and Chinese governments are in talks to set up a renminbi clearing bank in London to increase the supply of yuan products in Europe.

State Street Global Exchange launches first online ETF trading platform

State Street Global Exchange has launched the first online multi-sponsor Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) platform for Authorised Participants (AP’s) in Europe.

US Senate committee to focus on offshore tax evasion

The US Senate Permanent Subcommittee is expected to focus primarily on offshore tax evasion crackdown in its upcoming hearing next week.

Oracle introduces Oracle Eloqua for wealth management

Marketers in wealth management face new and unique challenges as they try to balance priorities that include growing the business, increasing the client-base, attracting top advisors and controlling costs.

ING Investment Management expands Nordic distribution team

ING Investment Management has hired Martin Philip to service clients and promote its investment offering in the Nordic region.

Reduction in lifetime allowance triggers retirees to move pension funds overseas

George Osborne’s decision to reduce the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) from £1.5m to £1.25m from 6th April is prompting a growing number of the estimated 4.7 million British expatriates to move their pensions out of the UK, reveals one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

ABN AMRO’s private banking business reports massive surge in 2013 profit

The private banking business of ABN AMRO has reported a net profit of €136 million for the full year 2013, a whopping 166% jump from €51 million a year ago.

Raymond James launches advisor development programme for women

Raymond James & Associates has launched a new training and development programme for female registered service associates to become financial advisors.

Northern Trust strengthens global family offices team in London

Northern Trust has strengthened its global family offices team in London with two new hires to support the complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families and their family offices and foundations.

Bank Victoria expands into wealth management business

Indonesia-based Bank Victoria International has expanded into the wealth management business to add income to its retail banking and fee-based services.