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Credit Suisse, UBS and Citigroup bankers join forces to start new firm in Germany

Three real estate-investment bankers from Credit Suisse Group UBS and Citigroup have joined forces to start their own business to support the growing demand for property transactions in Germany.

Securities Commission Malaysia to update Shariah screening methodology

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will release the updated list of Shariah-compliant securities approved by its Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) on 29 November 2013, based on the revised screening methodology as announced on 18 June 2012.

Bank of America issues US$500 million ‘Green Bond’

Bank of America Corporation has issued a ‘green bond’ consisting of a three-year, fixed-rate bond that is US$500 million in aggregate principal amount.

Former UBS executive agrees to extradition to US

Raoul Weil, a former UBS wealth management boss, has agreed to be extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly helping rich Americans dodge taxes via secret Swiss bank accounts.

Blacktower to foray into Caribbean, LatAm markets with new Cayman office

Blacktower Group is planning to foray into Caribbean and Latin American markets, with the establishment of an office in the Cayman Islands.

UBS launches new sterling hedged ETFs on LSE

UBS Global Asset Management has launched new sterling-hedged exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Credit Suisse Group, UBS launch Swiss Finance Council

Financial giants Credit Suisse Group and UBS have launched the Swiss Finance Council to represent interests of global Swiss financial institutions at European and international level.

Ex-Cazenove managers to launch new fund management firm

Former Cazenove European fund managers Tim Russell and Chris Rice are planning to launch a new boutique fund management firm.

IRESS unveils new online wealth management hub with Standard Life as launch customer

IRESS has unveiled a new UK-wide integration hub and shared online service provision called IRESSnet.

Amicorp Mauritius assists clients in implementing compliant corporate governance structures

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has recently issued a communiqué – Amendments to the Guide to a Global Business – in an attempt to position Mauritius as a jurisdiction of substance.