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Qatar Islamic Bank, QInvest partner to launch sharia-compliant funds

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has partnered with investment bank QInvest to launch a new range of Islamic funds, called Shiraa Funds.

AMP Capital appoints new head of fixed income

AMP Capital has named Simon Warner as head of fixed income with immediate effect.

U.S. Global Investors swings to loss in Q2

U.S. Global Investors, a boutique registered investment advisory firm, has reported a net loss of US$1.16 million for second quarter of fiscal year 2014, compared with a net income of $165,985 a year ago.

David Barrett names new partner in New York

David Barrett Partners, an executive search firm specializing in investment and wealth management, has appointed John Knapp as new partner in its New York office.

Deutsche Bank agrees to hand over wealth management client info to Dubai regulator

Deutsche Bank has agreed to hand over documents relating to its wealth management clients to a Dubai court after being sued by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

Union Investment unveils new global convertibles sustainable fund

Germany-based Union Investment has unveiled a Luxemburg-domiciled global convertible bond fund for institutional investors.

Pinnacle Advisor Solutions hires director of strategic partnerships

Pinnacle Advisor Solutions has announced that industry veteran Dale Van Scoyk, GFS has joined the team as Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Manulife Asset Management expands institutional sales team in US

Manulife Asset Management has appointed Kevin Chisholm as new institutional sales territory associate to focus on the eastern US.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission bans Lo Hoi Luen for life

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has banned Ms Lo Hoi Luen, a former employee of American Express Bank Limited, from re-entering the industry for life.

Morningstar appoints CIO for investment management unit

Scott Wentsel, CFA, CFP, has been appointed to the new role of chief investment officer, Americas, for Morningstar Investment Management, a unit of Morningstar.