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Anderson Strathern appoints new investment manager

Scotland-based Anderson Strathern Asset Management has appointed Neal Caldwell as its new investment manager.

AllianceBernstein to acquire asset manager W.P. Stewart

Investment management company AllianceBernstein has agreed to acquire asset management firm W.P. Stewart for about US$60 million.

Emerging Global Advisors launches EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF

Emerging Global Advisors (EGA) today launched the EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed for income-oriented investors.

JP Morgan appoints new manager to Sterling Corporate Bond fund

JP Morgan Asset Management has appointed Andreas Michalitsianos as the new manager of its £200 million Sterling Corporate Bond fund.

Deutsche Bank appoints new chief country officer for South Africa

Deutsche Bank has appointed Peter Wharton-Hood as chief country officer for South Africa region, effective 16 September 2013 succeeding Herman Bosman.

Raymond James expands private client group with new appointment

American financial services firm Raymond James has appointed David Patchen as senior vice president for its private client group (PCG) effective 1 September 2013.

BMO Private Bank hires senior private banker in Chicago

BMO Private Bank has hired Julianne Getty as senior private banker in Chicago.

Vulnerable middle England faces AIM ISA risk: Brewin Dolphin

Unsophisticated investors could get their fingers burnt chasing AIM tax breaks after the decision to allow these stocks in ISAs, according to Brewin Dolphin.

Coutts hires new wealth manager for Manchester office

Coutts has appointed Mark Esner as executive director, wealth manager, effective immediately. Based in Manchester, Mark will be responsible for developing new and existing business in the North West.

Gold demand sinks to four-year low: World Gold Council

Despite surging appetite for jewellery, coins and bars, overall gold demand hit a four-year low in the second quarter of 2013, according to a latest World Gold Council (WGC) report.