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Verdict Staff

SEC hires chief counsel to chair from Deutsche Bank

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Mary Jo White has appointed Robert E. Rice as her chief counsel.

First Names Group hires new CEO

Fiduciary, funds and corporate services provider, First Names Group, has appointed Morgan Jubb as group chief executive officer, to replace Declan Kenny, currently the group executive chairman.

Martin Currie makes new hire to Asian Equities team

Specialist equity manager Martin Currie has hired Damian Taylor as investment manager in the Asian Equities team.

Norton Rose, Fulbright & Jaworski complete merger

UK-based law firm Norton Rose and US-based Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, have completed their merger, launching a new, global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright.

Northern Trust appoints global sales and marketing director for family office group

Northern Trust has appointed David C. Albright to lead sales and marketing for its global family and private investment offices group, effective immediately.

No bailout for Swiss banks if made insolvent by tax evasion fines

The Swiss National Bank does not plan to rescue banks made insolvent by fines for US tax evasion probes, according to the central bank’s chairman.

Appleby acquires Caledonian Isle of Man operations

Offshore provider of legal, fiduciary and administration services, Appleby, has acquired Caledonian Trust (IOM) and Caledonian Fund Services (Europe) as part of the group’s ongoing strategy to grow its fiduciary and administration business.

F.N.B. Wealth Management Offers Comprehensive Investment Services

F.N.B. Wealth Management, a subsidiary of First National Bank, has announced the recent hiring of Jacob R. Biltz as Assistant Vice President and Financial Consultant for First National Investment Services Company.

Goldman Sachs launches EMD fund

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched an EMD fund, run by its regional fixed income team, which will actively allocate on government and corporate debt, and across currencies.

Legal merger of Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse) and Bank Julius Baer completed

The legal merger of Geneva-based Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse) and its branches in Zurich and Dubai into Bank Julius Baer has been completed as planned on 31 May 2013.