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ASIC review prompts Halifax to enter into enforceable undertaking

ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Halifax Investment Services Ltd (Halifax) following an ASIC surveillance which found deficiencies in their risk management and compliance.

Morgan Stanley inks distribution deal with Gilliat Financial

Morgan Stanley has partnered with Gilliat Financial Solutions to distribute its structured products to retail investors through IFAs.

Costa Rica ratifies OECD tax convention

Costa Rica has ratified the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, a multilateral agreement for tax-cooperation and exchange of information.

Israel’s Bank Leumi Selects Calypso Technology for Full Capital Markets Support

Calypso Technology, Inc., the global capital markets platform provider, announced today that Bank Leumi, the leading Israeli banking corporation, has selected Calypso to provide a full cross-asset, front-to-back office solution to support its core capital markets business.

Former French budget minister lied to Julius Baer about tax claims: reports

Former French budget minister, Jerome Cahuzac was dishonest to Swiss bank Julius Baer when he claimed that funds paid into his account had been declared to tax authorities, according to Zurich-based newspaper Tages Anzeiger.

Citi Introduces New Custody Services for Segregated Collateral Accounts

Citi has expanded its Citi OpenInvestor suite of investment services to include Segregated Collateral Custody Accounts that help clients better mitigate counterparty risk, provide asset safety, and improve collateral efficiency.

Asiya Investments Launches Operations in Hong Kong

Asiya Investments (“Asiya”), the Asia specialist investment firm, today announced the launch of Asiya Investments Hong Kong Limited (“Asiya Hong Kong”), licensed and regulated by the Securities & Futures Commission (SFC), from where the firm’s Emerging Asia investment activities will be managed.

NOMOS-BANK top management sees new appointments

NOMOS-BANK’s top management has seen new appointments. Dmitry Romaev and Evgeny Dankevich were appointed First Vice Presidents of NOMOS-BANK and Elena Budnik was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board.

Ex-Goldman Sachs AM executive director appointed by Sarasin & Partners

Sarasin & Partners has appointed Sarah McCarthy, from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, as its head of marketing.

Reyl & Cie aims to touch £500m AUM mark in London in three years

François Reyl, CEO of Swiss bank and asset manager Reyl & Cie, said the bank is aiming to reach £500m AUM in London by 2016.