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Verdict Staff

HSBC Private Bank names North America business head

HSBC Private Bank, the private banking business of the HSBC Group, has appointed Joe Abruzzo as its new business head of North America.

DBS Bank to launch securities business in Japan

Singapore’s DBS Bank has announced plans to launch its securities business in Japan to facilitate growing Asia-Japan investment flows.

Aviva sets up financial advisory firm in Singapore

British insurer Aviva has launched a financial advisory firm in Singapore known as Aviva Financial Advisers.

Boston Advisors to take over Weyland Capital Management

Boston Advisors has agreed to acquire the assets of Weyland Capital Management, a New Hampshire-based investment advisory firm that oversees $175m of multi-asset portfolios for about 130 clients nationwide.

Angloinfo and Nexus establish JV to serve expats

Global expat network Angloinfo and digital media expert Nexus have formed a new joint venture (JV), known as Angloinfo Asia, to serve the expat population.

Lazard bolsters Private Capital Advisory team

Asset management firm Lazard has appointed Christopher Mulshine as a managing director in Private Capital Advisory, effective immediately.

Fiserv integrates Grapevine6 into its Wealth Management Network

Fiserv, a provider of financial services technology solutions, has integrated content platform Grapevine6 in to its Wealth Management Network to enable financial advisors build rapport with their clients.

UBP net profit rises 13% in H1 after Coutts acquisition

Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privee (UBP) has reported net profit of CHF90m for the first half of 2016, up 13% from CHF79.5m a year ago.

Isle of Man government gives go-ahead to alternative banking regime

The Isle of Man parliament has approved laws that will introduce a new alternative banking regime (ABR) allowing two additional types of banking licences on the island.

UK and South Korea form fintech bridge

Britain and South Korea have formed a fintech bridge to help financial technology firms and investors in two countries to access each others’ markets.