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World Federation of Exchanges publishes 2013 global market survey report
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), now headquartered in London, has announced the publication of its annual survey of global markets.
Lincoln Financial Network launches new integrated platform for advisors
Lincoln Financial Network (LFN) has launched AdviceNext, a new integrated platform that expands the delivery of the firms practice resources, tools and technology to advisors.
Canada’s ETF industry will continue to evolve in 2014: BMO ETF
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) has released the latest edition of its bi-annual BMO Canadian ETF outlook report.
Schroders and Cazenove to merge and rename multi-manager funds
Schroders is set to merge its existing multi-manager funds into the Cazenove range and rebranding them all as Schroders funds.
Hedge Funds post their highest net returns since 2010: Preqin
Hedge funds made gains of 11.08% for the 12-month period ending 31 December 2013, ahead of the 10.13% returned in 2012, and the benchmark loss of -1.93% in 2011, according to Preqin’s Hedge Fund Analyst.
Carson Wealth Management makes new appointment to executive board
Industry powerhouse Steve Lockshin is joining forces with Carson Wealth Management Group’s executive board to help guide the explosive growth of the firm’s three companies Carson Wealth, Peak Advisor Alliance and Carson Institutional Alliance.
Inflexion Private Equity acquires majority stake in Succession
UK-based Inflexion Private Equity has acquired 50.1% stake in wealth management advisory brand Succession Group.
Skandia International appoints new member to technical team
Skandia International has appointed David Denton as a member of the companys technical team, according to International Adviser.
SEC issues Risk Alert on investment advisers’ due diligence processes
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued a Risk Alert on the due diligence processes that investment advisers use when they recommend or place clients’ assets in alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity funds, or funds of private funds.
Nikko AM strengthens global management team
Japan-based Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has strengthened its global management team by appointing four senior executives including global head of sales and global head of investment.