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Verdict Staff
Carmignac Gestion expands commodities team
Carmignac Gestion has named Michael Hulme as new commodity equities fund manager, effective from 14 February.
UBS Fund Services collaborates with SunGard and HazelTree
UBS Fund Services, a global fund administrator, has signed agreements with SunGard and HazelTree to offer UBS Frontier Platform – a leading edge front and middle office solution.
Alpen Capital launches new asset management firm in Dubai
Alpen Capital, an investment bank with extensive presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India, has launched an independent asset management firm in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Investec Asset Management expands global distribution footprint with Italian hire
Investec Asset Management has expanded its European Client Group with the appointment of Marco Orsi as Italian Sales Director.
German and Australian stocks expected to outperform in 2014: Mellon Capital
German and Australian stocks are among the more attractive equities singled out in the Mellon Capital Management Corporation Investment Perspective for Winter 2014.
Pimcos chief executive to resign in March
Pimcos chief executive and co-chief investment officer Mohamed El-Erian is to resign from his role in March this year.
Three-in-four Canadian investors feel that technology has made them better investors: BMO
Almost three-quarters of Canadians (72%) believe that technology has played a significant role in helping them become better investors, according to a study by BMO InvestorLine.
Global wealth managers caution risk for equity markets investors
Global wealth managers are cautioning investors not to move unconditionally into equity markets as they expect a setback despite for investors desire for risk.
Hedge fund assets surge to new record to begin 2014: HFR
Capital invested in the global hedge fund industry surged to a record in the fourth quarter, finishing a strong year of capital growth as hedge funds posted the best performance in three years, according to the HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report.
Imara Group purchases 49% stake in Zambian asset manager
Imara Group, an Pan-African financial services group, has purchased a 49% stake in Zambia-based asset manager Equity Capital Resources.