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Tech Wealth grows asset management business with addition of investment advisory specialist

Tech Wealth Management, the financial planning and wealth management program at Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), has hired Ryan Mitchell, a financial advisor with extensive industry experience in fee-based investment advisory services and portfolio management.

HSBC sets aside £93 million to review investment advice

British banking giant HSBC has set aside £93 million (US$149 million) to review investment advice given to customers between August 2008 and October 2012.

UBS to open global family office business in Australia

UBS is set to open new global family office business in Australia to manage investments for the nation’s wealthiest families and help them forge partnerships with similar businesses overseas.

Gottex Fund Management to establish JV with VStone Asset Management

Channel Islands-based Gottex Fund Management has agreed to establish a joint venture with China’s VStone Asset Management to provide access to mainland China asset management and investors.

Majority of plan participants written financial plan from primary advisor: Spectrem report

Almost 60% of defined contribution plan participants have a written financial plan from their primary advisor, and their satisfaction with the financial plan is extremely high, according to the Spectrem report.

Most wealthy investors believe they understand meaning of fiduciary relationship: Spectrem

The wealthier the investor, the more likely that investor is to understand the meaning of a fiduciary relationship, according to Spectrem research on investors and their relationship to their advisors.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management‘s Asia chairman to depart

Goldman Sachs Asset Management ‘s Asia Pacific chairman Oliver Bolitho will depart at the end of the year following a spell of 15 years at the firm.

First Light AM selects Market Street Advisors’ investment management platform

First Light Asset Management has selected Market Street Advisors (MSA)’s Archer MSA investment management platform and a full suite of operational services to support its recently launched business.

Pershing Enhances PrimeConnect collateral management application

Pershing, a BNY Mellon company, has enhanced its PrimeConnect application, most notably adding a seamless link to Pershing’s Fully Paid Securities Lending program.

FCA strengthens listing rules to enhance protection for shareholders

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has strengthened its listing rules to protect minority shareholders.