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Verdict Staff
Saxo Bank names new global head of institutional business
Saxo Bank, a Danish-based online trading and investment specialist, has named Matteo Cassina as new global head of institutional business as part of the firms aggressive growth strategy.
Three former Rabobank traders charged with manipulating Yen Libor
Two former Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Rabobank) Japanese Yen derivatives traders and the trader responsible for setting Rabobank’s Yen London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) were charged as part of the ongoing criminal investigation into the manipulation of LIBOR.
Dundee to strengthen wealth management services
Dundee Goodman Private Wealth is planning to strengthen its wealth management services by adding a group of about 60 investment advisors and their related staff from Richardson GMP.
RBC Global Asset Management adds new global equity team in London
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) has added 10 global equity specialists to its investment management team at RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited (RBC GAM-UK) in London.
Venture capital funds raised $4.9 billion during fourth quarter 2013: Thomson Reuters/National Venture
US venture capital firms raised US$4.9 billion from 48 funds during the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 12% compared to the level of dollar commitments raised during the third quarter of 2013, but a 21 decrease by number of funds, according to Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
Butterfield to acquire Legis Groups trust business
Bermuda-based Butterfield Bank has entered into an agreement to acquire Legis Groups Guernsey-based trust and corporate services business for an undisclosed sum.
AssetMark appoints president and chief executive officer
AssetMark has announced that Charles Goldman, chairman of the governing Board of AssetMark, will assume the role of president & chief executive officer, replacing Gurinder Ahluwalia, effective immediately.
Liquidnet announces strong global performance for 2013
Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network, announced strong performance globally for 2013.
CrowdBnk appoints new chairman
CrowdBnk, a UK-based equity crowdfunding platform, has hired former Treasury Minister, Ian Pearson, as its new chairman, replacing Rob Taylor.
Majedie Investments to close Javelin and appoints Majedie Asset Management
Majedie Investments is set to close its emerging markets boutique Javelin Capital and switch assets into the separate Majedie Asset Management (MAM) business.