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BlackRock appoints for UK equity team from UBS

BlackRock has appointed Daniel Whitestone as a director of UK small and mid cap equities team.

Efficient data management key to FATCA compliance: Hitec Laboratories

Data management can present serious risks to FATCA compliance such as inaccuracies, errors susceptibility due to extra time consumption, thus making diligent management of information key for financial institutions, according to Hitec Laboratories.

Swiss & Global launches MyAPP to follow Julius Baer funds’ trends

Swiss & Global Asset Management has launched a new smartphone and tablet application, MyAPP, that allows investors and distribution partners to get access to Julius Baer funds’ data and content.

Access Bank UK reports 200% surge in AUM in 2012

Access Bank UK has said that AUM in its private banking and asset management business has increased by over 200% to $18.5 million by the end of 2012. Assets under management now stand at $66 million.

Complaints to the FOS about IFAs jump up by 45%

UK’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has revealed that complaints against independent financial advisers (IFA’s) have jumped up by 45 % over the last year from, 2,857 to 4,139.

Global institutional investors to increase alternative asset allocations

Institutional investors are most likely to continue increasing allocations to alternative asset classes, especially direct infrastructure, private equity and listed real estate, according to a new survey conducted by AMP Capital Institutional Investor.

Morgan Stanley launches health advisory alliance with PinnacleCare Private Health Advisory

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has launched a health advisory referral arrangement with PinnacleCare, with the aim of expanding the value that financial advisors can offer clients by incorporating access to the management of health issues into wealth planning discussions.

Alliance Trust Savings adds 100 clean share classes to offerings

Alliance Trust Savings has added 100 clean share classes to its offerings from providers Axa, Miton, Old Mutual and Seven Investment Management.

Thomas Miller Investment launches low cost model portfolio service range for post-RDR environment

Thomas Miller Investment has launched a new low cost model portfolio service to be offered through financial advisers.

Aviva Investors awards BNP Paribas collateral mandate in France

Aviva Investors France has mandated BNP Paribas Securities Services for the administration of collateral for its sale and repurchase agreements.