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Carmignac Gestion expands UK hub

Carmignac Gestion, a Paris-based asset manager, has reportedly moved its investment committee member Jean Medecin to the London office.

Custom House Global Fund Services opens San Francisco office

Custom House Global Fund Services has opened a office in San Francisco as part of strategy to expand its presence in the US.

AIMCo opens first international office in London

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has opened its first international office in London, UK.

Ascentric partners with Scottish Friendly to launch onshore bond

Ascentric has partnered with Scottish Friendly to launch an onshore bond on independent wrap platform.

Openwork names new chairman

Openwork, a UK-based adviser network, has hired Christopher Rodrigues as its new chairman, replacing Kate Avery who left the firm at the end of 2013.

Liontrust net inflows down 22% in Q4

Liontrust Asset Management has reported net inflows of £50 million for the three months to 31 December 2013, down 22% from £64 million in the year ago period.

UBS Global Asset Management appoints new CEO for Japan

UBS Global Asset Management has appointed Keiichi Miki as new CEO for Japan, effective February 3.

Santander profit surges to €4.37 billion in 2013

Spanish banking giant Banco Santander has reported an attributable profit of €4.37 billion (US$59.3 billion) for the year 2013, a surge of 90% over 2012.

Guernsey inks tax agreements with Mauritius and Seychelles

Guernsey has signed two more bilateral Double Taxation Arrangements (DTAs) with Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Qatar Islamic Bank to help Cyprus prepare framework for Islamic financial tools

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has extended support to Cyprus in preparing a framework and legislation to introduce Islamic financial tools and instruments such as sukuk (Islamic bonds) in the island-nation, which is a member of the European Union and Eurozone.