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Verdict Staff
McGladrey Names John LeBlanc National Leader – Business Performance Improvement and Merger Integration
McGladrey LLP, the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, recently named John LeBlanc, national leader?business performance improvement and merger integration, based in the firm’s Milwaukee office.
Islamic banking outlook ‘positive’
Islamic banks’ expansion in the Gulf region is continually outdoing the growth of conventional banks, while their performance is particularly strong in Qatar, according to estimates released by consultancy Ernst & Young.
EFS appoints managing partner for global wealth management
India-based Edelweiss Financial Services (EFS) has appointed Ambareesh Baliga as managing partner for global wealth management.
Profits rise at Arbuthnot Latham to £2.1m
Arbuthnot Latham, the private banking arm of UK-headquartered Arbuthnot Banking Group, has reported a rise in full year profit before tax to £2.1m ($3.2m) as of 31 December 2012, an increase from £2.0m in the same period a year ago.
ING IM reduces emerging market asset exposure
ING IM has reduced its emerging market asset exposure as equity fund flows into the region turned negative for the first time.
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The Perception and Reality of Risk Tolerance
Affluent investors generally think of themselves as moderate risk takers, but often take a more conservative investment stance, according to a new Spectrem Group ezine, High Net Worth Investor’s Risk Tolerance in a Volatile Market.
Swiss & Global hires for UK distribution team
Swiss & Global Asset Management, the manager of Julius Baer funds, has appointed David Shanks to its UK distribution team.
SSgA launches low-risk global equity fund in Australia
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has launched low-risk global equity fund, Global Managed Volatility Alpha (MVA), for Australian investors.
Retired Investors Warm up to ETFs
Retired investors appear more aware of the potential benefits of exchange-traded funds or ETFs, and are growing increasingly likely to invest in the products, according to a recent survey from Spectrem’s Millionaire Corner.
Family offices look to private equity: Somerset Capital
Family office investors prefer private equity to hedge funds as per a survey conducted by advisory firm Somerset Capital, Financial News has reported.