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Zamansky Investigates Allegations of Payments By Fund Companies To Wealth Management Firms Sontag Advisory, PHH Investments, Dion Money Management and Luminous Capital

Zamansky & Associates LLC is investigating fees allegedly paid by mutual fund companies to wealth management firms Sontag Advisory LLC, PHH Investments Ltd., Dion Money Management LLC and Luminous Capital, a division of First Republic Bank.

New UK multilateral action to combat tax evasion

The Government has today agreed with France, Germany, Italy and Spain to develop and pilot multilateral tax information exchange.

Nomura to appoint Jeremy Bennett as Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Nomura, Asia’s global investment bank, today announced that Jeremy Bennett is to be appointed Chief Executive Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, subject to regulatory approvals.

Baird Adds Branch Manager, Seven Veteran Advisors in Houston, Opens Second Wealth Management Office

Baird announced today that it has added 10 wealth management professionals and opened a second wealth management office in Houston.

ANZ appoints regional private banking head for North East Asia

ANZ has appointed Arjan de Boer as head of private banking, North East Asia, reports Financial Standard.

Independent financial advisers retain client base post RDR: Positive Solutions

Since the implementation of the retail distribution review (RDR), most independent financial advisers (IFAs) have retained their client base, reveals new research from national IFA Positive Solutions.

Finnish bank Aktia selects SunGard Ambit Capital Management tech

Aktia, a Finnish retail bank, has selected SunGard’s Ambit Capital Management solution to help enhance transparency for more accurate regulatory reporting and improved compliance.

Santander AM appoints ex-Schroders bond manager

Santander Asset Management has hired ex-Schroders bond manager, Adam Cordery, as head of European fixed income.

FCA hits wealth managers with fee hike

FCA has published its consultation on regulatory fees and levies for 2013/14, which hits the financial advisers and wealth managers.

KBL EPB appoints group legal officer

KBL European Private Bankers has appointed Hanif Mohamed as its group legal officer.