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Verdict Staff

Manulife Asset, KASIKORNBANK to expand sales channels and target high-net-worth customers

Tie-up is expected to expand and strengthen Manulife Asset Management (Thailand)’s fund distribution network and build awareness of its compelling investment products.

Cayman Islands signs tax information exchange agreement with Malta

The Cayman Islands has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the Republic of Malta for a full exchange of information between the two jurisdictions on tax matters.

XCAP inks fund management deal with Cholamandalam Securities

XCAP, a UK-based independent wealth manager, has signed a referral and fund management deal with Indian securities firm Cholamandalam Securities.

Canadian Securities Administrators proposes new amendments

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published proposed amendments to National Instrument 33-105 Underwriting Conflicts (NI 33-105).

MVIS expands Australian exposure with national benchmark index

Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS) has introduced the Market Vectors Australia Index, a pure-play Australian benchmark index that is calculated and distributed as a capped, uncapped and equally weighted index version.

Citi IPB EMEA unveils Swiss booking centre in Geneva

Citi IPB EMEA has launched its Switzerland Booking Centre in Geneva to offer UAE-based Citigold Private Clients access to the world’s major investment centre.

India withdraws proposed tax on wealthy

The Indian government has pulled out a proposal on taxing ultra-wealthy due to pressure from influential parties according to Business Times.

Goldman Sachs poaches FCA supervisor

Ed Harley, head of asset management supervision at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has moved to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

AJ Bell introduces new pricing strategy for revamped D2C platform

AJ Bell has introduced a capped annual charge on its new-look D2C platform, Youinvest, as part of its 2014 pricing strategy.

Hobart Financial Group affirms lack of retirement discussion in American society

Hobart Financial Group has made a comment on an article published by USA Today on November 17th, which details a new study suggesting many American families do not think discussing retirement savings plans are a priority.