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Turner Investments wraps up merger with Veracen

Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Turner Investments has concluded its merger deal with investment firm Veracen.

Alpha FMC appoints new CFO

Alpha FMC, an asset and wealth management consultant in the UK, has hired Adrian Keen as its new CFO.

Smith & Williamson hires new group finance director

Smith & Williamson, a UK-based provider of investment management, accountancy, tax, corporate and financial advisory services, has appointed Grant Hotson as its new group finance director.

Liechtenstein ratifies OECD’s multilateral tax convention to combat tax evasion

Liechtenstein has deposited its instrument of ratification for OECD’s Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.

Helvetica Property launches Swiss real estate fund

Helvetica Property Investors has launched its first regulated Swiss real estate fund, Helvetica Swiss Commercial, for qualified investors.

Singapore watchdog creates FinTech Innovation Lab

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has opened its FinTech Innovation Lab to promote a culture of innovation in the financial sector.

Class Super, MA Operator collaborate to offer efficiencies for financial advisors

Australian cloud provider Class Super has joined forces with Sydney-based fintech start-up MA Operator to offer managed account and direct client portfolio services to financial advisors.

Taiwan’s Mega Bank fined $180m by New York regulator for flouting AML rules

Mega International Commercial Bank of Taiwan has been asked to pay $180m in fine by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) for breaching New York’s anti-money laundering (AML) rules.

Securities America to snap up Foothill Securities

Securities America, an independent broker/dealer owned by Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Foothill Securities, a Santa Clara-based advisor-owned independent broker/dealer, for an undisclosed amount.

Schroders expands US credit team

British fund manager Schroders has expanded its US credit team with three senior appointments to support the growth of its US fixed income business.