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State Street to open new office in Shanghai

State Street Corporation is set to open a new office in Shanghai as part of strategy to expand its presence in China.

HSBC opens sub-branch in Shanghai free trade zone

HSBC Bank (China) has opened its sub-branch in Shanghai’s pilot free trade zone to serve corporate customers with cross-border financial needs in the pilot zone.

Suffolk Life launches trust to offer better IHT planning

British pensions administrator Suffolk Life has rolled out a ‘bypass trust’ designed to help advisers and investors with inheritance tax (IHT) planning.

Global Financial unveils new-to-market succession and business continuity program

Global Financial Private Capital has announced a new succession and business continuity program for partner advisors.

Alter Domus receives CSSF approval to offer depositary services

Alter Domus, a provider of fund and corporate services, has been authorised by the Luxembourg Financial Regulator (CSSF) to offer depositary services.

Linklaters launches new Operational Intelligence Group

Linklaters has launched a new Operational Intelligence Group, a global, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to addressing the increasing risk, regulatory and governance challenges faced by clients outside of financial services regulation.

Mauritania mulls developing Islamic finance

As part of efforts to modernise the banking system of Mauritania, the country’s central bank is planning to develop Islamic finance.

Whitebox Advisors appoints managing director for strategic relationships

Whitebox Advisors announced the addition of Jon Olstein as a managing director for strategic relationships based in the New York/Tri-state area.

Deutsche bank in talks to sell gold fixing role: Report

Deutsche Bank is in talks with prospective buyers to sell its place in the gold and silver benchmark price setting process called fix.

Kinetic Partners continues to build New York office with key compliance hire

Kinetic Partners has announced that Todd Kaplan has joined its New York office as an associate director within the regulatory compliance practice.