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Da Cheng receives regulatory approval to launch RQFII balanced fund in Hong Kong

Da Cheng International Asset Management has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission (SFC) to launch its RQFII balanced fund, the Da Cheng China Balanced Fund, in early 2014.

Hedge Fund Association appoints co-directors of Cayman Islands Chapter

The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) has appointed Christina Bodden and Colin Nicholson as Co-Directors of the HFA’s Cayman Islands Chapter.

Baird appoints new financial advisor in Denver

Baird has appointed Kevin Cross as a senior vice president, financial advisor in its Denver wealth management office.

Tribunal bans former trader for lying to the FCA and the Tribunal

The Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) has directed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban former derivatives trader David John Hobbs from performing any role in regulated financial services.

Citi and Santander launch Trade MAPS

Trade MAPS – the multi-bank asset participation program jointly deployed by Citi and Santander – has issued three-year rated asset backed securities of trade finance assets originated by the two banks.

Tiedemann Wealth Management opens office in San Francisco

Tiedemann Wealth Management has opened an office in San Francisco to serve its growing West Coast client base.

FCA bans four for ‘disgraceful’ failings in relation to occupational pension schemes

Three men have been banned from working in the financial services industry by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); and another has been banned from holding key positions.

RBC Wealth Management: Trust is everything

In their Global insight Outlook 2014, RBC Wealth Management highlighted a need for trust between wealth managers and their clients.

Multrees Investor Services strengthens senior management team

Multrees Investor Services, a UK-based custody and consolidated reporting specialist for wealth managers, has appointed Oli Prendergast and Ausaf Abbas to its senior management team.

Societe Generale Securities Services bolsters UK team

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has named Jason Nabi to the newly-created position of head of Financial Institutions & Brokers for the UK.