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CAF launches investment account for UK charities

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched the CAF Investment Account, a secure, digital investment service for charities of all sizes in the UK.

FCA, PBOC ink fintech co-operation agreement

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to promote innovation in the financial technology space in the two markets.

Kiwis keen on a mix of robo and real advice for financial planning

Kiwis like the concept of robo-advice but also want human advisers to assist in their financial decisions, a new survey commissioned by Kiwi Wealth shows.

Former UBS bankers team up to launch advisory firm in Hong Kong

Three former executives from UBS Wealth Management Asia Pacific have teamed up to launch an investment and advisory firm Lioncrest Global in Hong Kong.

Pimco posts first positive net flows in over 3 years

Pimco, the US bond fund manager of Allianz, has reported €4.7bn of net inflows from third parties for the third quarter of 2016, which are the first positive net flows since the second quarter of 2013.

Schroders names Asia fixed income and foreign exchange trading head

British fund manager Schroders has appointed Sok Mun Wong as the head of fixed income and foreign exchange trading for Asia.

Voya Investment Management names head of retirement and investment only

Voya Investment Management, the asset management arm of Voya Financial, has appointed Michael De Feo as the head of retirement and investment only.

Legg Mason launches new low volatility emerging markets ETF

American asset manager Legg Mason has introduced its third low volatility high dividend exchange traded fund (ETF) that focuses on emerging market.

LGIM reshuffles leadership team

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has named Aaron Meder as the new CEO of its US business, replacing John Bender who had been serving on an interim basis after the departure of Robert Moore in September.

Schroders to purchase stake in advice business Benchmark Capital

British fund manager Schroders has agreed to buy a stake in British advice business Benchmark Capital for an undisclosed sum.