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RC Brown launches new third party discretionary service

UK-based R C Brown Investment Management has launched a new the third party discretionary service called, Alpha Portfolio Management.

Fullerton Fund Management opens first office in Japan

Singapore-based Fullerton Fund Management has strengthened its presence in Asia by opening its first office in Japan.

Kingdom Trust, Venovate to offer smarter alternative investment solutions to IRA investors

Venovate, the marketplace for smarter alternative investments, and Kingdom Trust Company, America’s premier alternative asset custodian, have announced a partnership to offer IRA owners easier access to alternative investments through Venovate Marketplace.

AGF teams up with Instar to launch new JV for institutional investors

Canada-based AGF Management has joined forces with alternative asset management firm Instar Group to launch a new joint venture to offer global institutional investors with access to infrastructure investment opportunities.

Euroclear Bank, NSD launch cross-border services for Russian corporate and municipal bonds

Euroclear Bank’s post-trade services for Russian corporate and municipal bonds will commence on 30 January 2014.

Dynasty Financial Partners expands its industry-leading business development team

Dynasty Financial Partners welcomes Ronald Sallet who joins the firm as Senior Vice President of Network Development reporting to Shirl Penney, President and CEO of Dynasty.

Islamic Bank of Britain launches first Sharia compliant ISA

Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) has launched the UK’s first Sharia compliant cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) to kick-off 10 year anniversary celebrations.

Wealth of half the world’s population now the same as that of tiny elite: Oxfam report

Wealthy elites have co-opted political power to rig the rules of the economic game, undermining democracy and creating a world where the 85 richest people own the wealth of half of the world’s population, worldwide development organization Oxfam warns in a report.

Nucleus and The Moneygate Group enter into strategic alliance

Wrap platform Nucleus and IFA consolidator The Moneygate Group have entered into a strategic partnership that will see the groups share use of the wrap, investments and a deferred buyout option.

Manulife Asset Management appoints managing director and derivatives portfolio manager

Manulife Asset Management has announced that Gary Li has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager with responsibility for derivatives portfolios.