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Verdict Staff
Some key EU markets ‘gold-plating’ AIFMD: AIMA EY survey
Some key European markets are ‘gold-plating’ the marketing requirements for legacy national private placement regimes (NPPR) over and above those required by the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), according to a joint survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and EY.
South Africa and UK agree to work together to tackle offshore tax evasion
South Africa and the UK have agreed to work together to tackle offshore tax evasion, including through pressing for stronger international action.
UBS Global Asset Management names global head of fixed income
UBS Global Asset Management has named John Dugenske as global head of fixed income with immediate effect.
Hedge funds adopt cautious approach to comply with regulatory challenges: Deutsche Bank
Hedge funds are undertaking a cautious approach to comply with regulation due to the complexity of workload involved, according to a study by Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group’s of European and US hedge fund managers.
BI-SAM’s B-One platform selected by Acadian Asset Management
BI-SAM has announced that Acadian Asset Management has chosen BI-SAM’s B-One platform for Performance Measurement, Attribution, and GIPS Composite Management.
Gravitas launches secure file sync and share service for alternative investment industry
US-based Gravitas Technology Services has launched Gravitas Atmosphere, a secure, private cloud-based online file sharing, sync and storage service, for alternative investment industry.
UBS seeks to double invested assets of clients in Asia
UBS plans to double the value of invested assets of Asian clients in the next five years, even as the Swiss financial services firm sheds 10,000 staff and restructures its investment banking business globally.
Senegal renews US$200 million sukuk plan, to launch in 2014
Senegal is renewing plans to issue its first Islamic bond through a US$200 million sukuk programme that would be launched in 2014, Reuters has reported.
AXA Advisors opens new office in San Mateo
AXA Advisors has opened a San Mateo office at 1840 Gateway Drive, Suite 150, San Mateo, CA 94404.
SBG teams up with Aviva to provide real-time valuations on pension and investment products
The Aviva Contract Enquiry Service is now available through the SBG Practice Management System, offering advisers comprehensive coverage across Aviva bonds and pensions.