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Artemis hires product and distribution development head

Artemis Investment Management has appointed Alan Gadd as head of product & distribution development.

BMO Nesbitt Burns reports changes to mutual fund reorganization process

BMO Nesbitt Burns, the manager of BMO Nesbitt Burns Canadian Stock Selection Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns U.S. Stock Selection Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns Bond Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns Balanced Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns International Equity Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns Balanced Portfolio Fund, BMO Nesbitt Burns Growth Portfolio Fund and BMO Nesbitt Burns Maximum Growth Portfolio Fund, has made changes to the process to be followed in connection with certain future mergers and other reorganizations involving a Fund.

FCA rejects EU financial regulation guidance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of UK has rejected formal EU guidance on financial regulations, adopting alternative rules that favour bankers and brokers.

Ludlow Wealth Management hires two new consultants

UK-based Ludlow Wealth Management Group has hired two more consultants Lucy Hargreave and Ryan Hesketh as a part of its growth strategy.

Standard Life converts UK Property fund into PAIF

Standard Life Investments has converted its £471 million UK Property Fund into a property authorised investment fund (PAIF).

Central banks working hard to stimulate economic recovery: BMO Harris Private Banking

According to BMO Harris Private Banking’s August Market Commentary, central banks and policymakers around the world are working diligently to achieve a common goal: the stimulation of economic recovery.

Hong Kong’s SFC outlines regulation of collective investment schemes

In view of recent enquiries concerning the regulation of collective investment schemes (CIS), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong outlined the relevant provisions in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) governing the offer and promotion of CIS, and reminded those intending to market a CIS that breaching the provisions may constitute a criminal offence.

NAB appoints new general manager for Godfrey Pembroke dealer group

National Australia Bank (NAB) has appointed Sean Allen as the general manager of its Godfrey Pembroke dealer group.

Provicapital Partners expands presence in Colombia

Provicapital Partners, a US-based investment banking and advisory firm, has opened its second and principal office in Medellin, Colombia.

SEC issues risk alert on investment advisors business continuity and disaster recovery planning

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations has issued a Risk Alert on business continuity and disaster recovery planning for investment advisers.