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Investec AM appoints regional distribution head for Asia ex Japan
Investec Asset Management (Investec AM) has appointed Beonca Yip as regional head of adviser distribution for Asia ex Japan in a move to oversee its regional expansion plans.
Vontobel’s Harcourt unveils actively-managed alternative Ucits funds
Harcourt, the Swiss-based alternative business arm of Vontobel Asset Management, has unveiled two Luxembourg-domiciled actively-managed Alternative Ucits funds to offer investors with more transparent, liquid and cost-efficient alternative strategies.
netwealth Advice appoints new operations head
Australia-based netwealth Advice Group has appointed Roz Kaye as its new head of operations.
Advisors must view themselves as business owners to achieve long-term success: SEI
As independent advisors grow their businesses, they often fail to capitalize on the unique characteristics that set them apart from legacy and big-brand competitors, according to a white paper by SEI.
Lloyds Banking Group net loss widens to £1.3 billion in Q3
The Lloyds Banking Group has yesterday reported a net loss of £1.3 billion (US$2.25 billion) in the quarter ended 30 September2013, compared with a loss of £374 million (US$599 million) in the year ago period.
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Westpac and BT Financial launch new SIV service
Westpac and BT Financial Group have launched a new Significant Investor Visa (SIV) service for people seeking to move to Australia.
Ameriprise Financial’s wealth unit reports 29% rise in Q3 pre-tax operating earnings
Pre-tax operating earnings at Ameriprise Financial’s advice & wealth management unit were US$153 million in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 29% compared with US$119 million in the corresponding period of last year.
US Treasury takes next step in effort to curtail offshore tax evasion
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a notice for foreign financial institutions (FFIs) to comply with the information reporting and withholding tax provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
State Street Global Advisors appoints new intermediaries head for Ireland
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has appointed Graham Fox as its new head of intermediaries for Ireland.
New research identifies competitive advantages for London and other European cities
Despite the impact of recent economic crises, European cities maintain competitive advantages over new megacities in other parts of the world, according to a research commissioned by the Global Cities Initiative and the Centre for London.