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Verdict Staff

HSBC appoints new global head of operational risk

HSBC has appointed Mark Cooke as its new global head of operational risk, effective from 1 January 2014.

Wealth managers yet to tap more than 50% of UK’s wealth: Study

Wealth managers in the UK are not focusing on the individually less rich, who actually control more than 50% (over £2 trillion) of the nation’s liquid wealth, according to a new study by Booz & Company.

Nikko AM buys Asia-Pacific investment manager

Japan-based Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has acquired Treasury Asia Asset Management Limited (TAAM), an Asia-Pacific investment manager based in Australia.

Vanguard to streamline fund lineup with planned mergers

Vanguard plans to streamline its investment offerings by merging five funds, including two index funds, an actively managed growth fund, and two retirement income funds.

Kinetic Partners introduces AIFMD checklist

UK-based Kinetic Partners has introduced its AIFMD checklist to give firms an accurate picture of their progress along the road to meet the AIFMD regulations.

AXA Wealth introduces new offshore bond for UK investors

Axa Wealth International has introduced a new offshore bond in the UK offshore market in a bid to provide investors with investment options.

BTS Tactical Fixed Income Fund available on Schwab’s OneSource Service

BTS Asset Management’s BTS Tactical Fixed Income Fund is now accessible to investors through the Schwab Mutual Fund OneSource service.

Schwab ETF OneSource expands to offer more than 120 commission-free ETFs

Since its debut earlier this year, Charles Schwab has added 16 new ETFs to Schwab ETF OneSource, the platform that gives investors and advisors access to the most commission-free ETFs anywhere in the industry.

State Street partners with OneVue to launch ETF portfolios

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has partnered with OneVue to provide clients with a new suite of six exchange traded fund (ETF) model portfolios.

SEI Wealth Platform selected by Thrivent Trust Company for end-to-end support

SEI has announced that Thrivent Trust Company (Thrivent Trust) will adopt the company’s fully integrated wealth management solution, the SEI Wealth Platform (the Platform).