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Abu Dhabi Global Market sets up fintech regulatory lab

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which is Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, has launched a regulatory laboratory (RegLab) to support innovation in the financial technology space.

Robeco receives WFOE license and sets up China research team

Dutch asset manager Robeco has secured a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) business license and set up its China research team in Shanghai.

RBC Wealth Management-US appoints new alternative investment platform head

RBC Wealth Management-US has appointed Bryan Mullin as head of its alternative investment platform.

Pictet Asset Management sets up office in DIFC

Geneva-based Pictet Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Pictet Group, has opened a new office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

HSBC establishes new R&D lab for fintech in Hong Kong

HSBC has launched a research and development innovation laboratory (RDI Lab) in Hong Kong in collaboration with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) to support innovation in the financial technology space.

Webster Bank, MassMutual Trust deploy SEI wealth management solution

Webster Bank and MassMutual Trust have implemented SEI Wealth Platform, a wealth management technology solution that supports 11 private banks and trust clients across the US.

Finra launches probe into cross selling practices

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) has launched an investigation into cross-selling practices by employees at brokerage firms.

JP Morgan Asset Management hires new Asia Pacific real estate, strategy head

JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM)-Global Real Assets (GRA) has appointed Kenneth Tsang as head of Asia Pacific real estate research and strategy.

UBS probed by Hong Kong regulators over IPOs

Swiss banking giant UBS has revealed that it is being probed by Hong Kong regulators for its role as a sponsor of certain initial public offerings (IPOs) in the city.

EFG International concludes BSI acquisition for CHF1.06bn

EFG International, a Swiss private banking group, has wrapped up the acquisition of Swiss bank BSI from Brazil’s BTG Pactual for CHF1.06bn.