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Verdict Staff

Barclays, HSBC, RBS, and Lloyds among most prolific users of tax havens

UK’s big four banks – Barclays, HSBC, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Lloyds – are among the most prolific users of tax havens, according to new research published by ActionAid, which raises fresh concerns about the full extent of corporate tax avoidance.

Hedge funds still betting on Greek Banks

Even as Greece struggles with it’s economy in the face of deep government spending cuts, some of the world’s leading hedge funds are putting money into the Greek banking sector in expectation of big potential returns.

Nordea appoints head of Fundamental Equities in Stockholm

Nordea Asset Management, the asset management arm of Nordea Bank, has appointed Mathias Leijon as head of Fundamental Equities in Stockholm.

Tercero to drive future growth for Barker Poland

London based wealth management firm, Barker Poland, has implemented the Tercero platform from Third Financial Software, as a means of improving oversight and control, and providing a programme for future growth.

UK investment manager Stratton enters Australian market

London-based investment manager Stratton Street’s New Capital Wealthy Nations Bond Fund has been launched in the Australian market.

Cass launches new Masters in Wealth Management

Cass Business School is to launch a new part-time Masters in Wealth Management.

Martin Currie’s head of UK intermediary business to join Lyxor

Equity manager Martin Currie’s head of UK intermediary business, Alan Burnett, is leaving to join Lyxor Asset Management, after nine years at the firm.

Gottex and Astmax announce mutual advisory services to provide hedge fund and multi asset investment

Astmax Asset Management, an asset management firm based in Tokyo, and Gottex Fund Management Sarl, the investment subsidiary of global alternative asset management group Gottex Fund Management Holdings Limited (Gottex), have agreed mutual sub-advisory services to provide institutional and other Japanese clients with hedge fund and multi-asset investment solutions.

North Investment Partners’ Roberts leaves to join JP Morgan

North Investment Partners’ fund analyst, Nick Roberts, has left the firm to join JP Morgan.

Toronto largest city for Canadian HNWIs

Toronto largest city for Canadian HNWIs