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Verdict Staff

Four causes for acceleration in 2014 global growth: BNY Mellon

An acceleration in global economic growth is expected in 2014, supported by aggressive easy monetary policies in most developed countries according to BNY Mellon Chief Economist Richard Hoey’s ‘Outlook 2014.’

Goldman Sachs to commence winding up hedge funds

Goldman Sachs Group is set to wind up hedge funds in order to comply with the Volcker Rule, according to the firm’s CEO Lloyd Blankfein.

Barclays announces senior management changes

Barclays has made changes to the senior management of the Group as a result of the resignations of Head of Compliance and Government and Regulatory Relations, Sir Hector Sants, and Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Shaygan Kheradpir.

American consumers’ financial stress grows in spite of recovery: CEB

Americans across age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds experienced sharp declines in satisfaction with their personal finances in the second half of 2013, according to CEB’s bi-annual Consumer Financial Monitor research.

Muzinich & Co unveils short duration emerging market bond fund

Muzinich & Co has launched an Ucits emerging market short-duration corporate bond fund in Ireland.

deVere set to launch Acuma in Hong Kong

The deVere Group is set to launch the Acuma wealth management operation into Hong Kong next week, as the first step in a planned roll-out across Asia.

Vontobel forms strategic alliance with ANZ Global Wealth

Swiss private bank Vontobel has formed a strategic alliance with ANZ Global Wealth to offer ANZ private clients with exposure to its investment and product expertise.

Credential launches Credential Affiliates Program

Credential Financial, a leading national wealth management provider, has launched the Credential Affiliates Program connecting Credential’s credit union partners with select portfolio management firms specializing in discretionary investment management for affluent investors.

Sapia collaborates with Third Financial for new generation software platform

European investment management firm Sapia Investment Services, a division of Sapia Partners, has partnered with Third Financial Software to offer investment management services to IFA’s and boutique wealth managers.

Henderson acquires Australia’s H3 Global Advisors

Henderson Global Investors, a UK-based investment manager, has acquired 100% stake in H3 Global Advisors, an Australia-based alternative investment manager.