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Dion appoints managing director for Australia & New Zealand
Dion Global Solutions, a provider of technology solutions to the financial services industry, has appointed Rudi Pecker as its managing director for Australia & New Zealand.
FCA admits loopholes in FSA data collection system
British regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which was formed as one of the successors to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in April this year, has admitted that its predecessor did not always request data from firms in a “clear and effective way”.
US rises in World Economic Forum global competitiveness ranking, Switzerland retains top slot
Reversing a four-year downward trend, the US has climbed two places to fifth position in the global competitiveness index compiled by World Economic Forum (WEF), while Switzerland retained its top rank.
Brinker Capital launches new division to serve investment advisors
Brinker Capital, a US-based investment management firm, has launched a new division to serve the needs of independent registered investment advisors.
Switzerland appoints new State Secretary to lead global banking and tax evasion talks
Swiss Federal Council has appointed diplomat Jacques de Watteville as the State Secretary for International Financial and Tax Matters in the Federal Department of Finance (FDF), effective from 1 November 2013.
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Loomis Sayles appoints new emerging markets head
Loomis, Sayles & Company has appointed Peter Marber as head of its emerging markets investments.
Itaú Asset Management launches locally domiciled ETF in Chile
Itaú Asset Management has launched the first Chile-domiciled exchange traded fund to be listed in Santiago Stock Exchange.
Malaysian regulator aims to position Kuala Lumpur as Islamic wealth management hub
Given the country’s high savings rate, the Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia aims to position Kuala Lumpur as an Islamic wealth management hub, according to news agency The Sun Daily.
European Commission proposes new rules for money market funds
The European Commission has proposed new rules for money market funds (MMFs) to develop a more stable financial system by clamping down on shadow banking.
Bestinvest agrees to offer bespoke portfolios to Jersey IFA on Praemium platform-report
Bestinvest, a London-based wealth management firm, has agreed a deal to offer a Jersey-based IFA access to its five bespoke portfolios on the Praemium International platform, International Adviser has reported.