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Verdict Staff
Franklin Templeton launches Asian Dividend fund
Franklin Templeton Investments has launched an Asian dividend fund managed by Mark Mobius.
QNB tops the World’s Strongest Banks on Bloomberg’s Markets list
Bloomberg Markets, the leading provider of Business, Financial and Economic news has released its 2012 ranking of the Worlds Strongest Banks, in which QNB has ranked as Number 1. The 2012 ranking included 78 banks worldwide, with QNB being the only bank in the MENA Region.
No chance of renegotiating tax deal with Switzerland, says German finance minister
German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says that there are no chances to renegotiate a failed bilateral deal with Switzerland.
RBI to issue wealth management norms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has planned to introduce wealth management norms and the draft for it will be, reportedly, issued by June 2013.
Aviva Investors makes senior hire to head responsible investment integration efforts
Aviva Investors today announces the appointment of Adeline Diab as Head of integration for its Global Responsible Investment Team. She reports to Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer.
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Sub-Saharan Africa boom creates opportunities for GCC investors
Sub-Saharan Africa has been experiencing strong growth in recent years, which is expected to continue. This boom creates an opportunity for GCC corporations and investors, according to QNB Group, as the region is well endowed with resources and people, but largely lacks the capital needed to fund its development.
Kuwait’s Asiya Investments launches Islamic trade finance fund
Kuwait-based Asiya Investments has launched an Islamic trade finance fund worth US$20 million in seed capital, which aims at small Asian manufacturers.
Gibraltar slashes UCITS application fees
Gibraltar has cut down its regulatory fees for UCITS funds by more than 60% in a bid to pull managers.
Henderson Global Technology team takes on senior analyst
Henderson Global Investors has strengthened its technology team with the hire of Graeme Clark as senior investment analyst.
Cohen & Steers MLP Income and Energy Opportunity Fund Declares Initial Quarterly Distribution and Announces May 9, 2013 Conference Call
The Board of Directors of Cohen & Steers MLP Income and Energy Opportunity Fund, Inc. (the Fund) has declared the Fund’s first quarterly dividend of $0.315 per common share.