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JJ Burns & Company takes over Emmes Wealth Management

Melville, New York-based wealth manager JJ Burns & Company has snapped up Syosset-based Emmes Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum.

PINTEC launches new robo-advisor for Chinese investors

Chinese fintech platform PINTEC has launched a new robo-advisory platform to offer investment advice to Chinese investors.

Creative Planning names new director of financial education

Kansas-based wealth management firm Creative Planning has appointed Jonathan Clements as its new director of financial education.

Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Sydney most preferred locations to live: Knight Frank report

Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and Sydney emerged as the most favoured destinations for the quality of life they offer, according to a report by real estate advisory firm Knight Frank.

SEDCO Capital secures mandate to manage new UCITS MENA fund

Saudi Arabia’s SEDCO Capital has received a mandate from Milltrust International to oversee a new UCITS Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fund.

Neptune Investment Management appoints new fixed income consultant

London-based Neptune Investment Management has appointed Stewart Cowley as its new fixed income consultant.

Prime central London prices weaken but sales volumes rise in wake of Brexit vote: Knight Frank

Average prices across prime central London fell by 0.2% in June 2016, the weakest monthly result since November 2014, but sales volumes rose during the period, according to property-consulting firm Knight Frank.

Infocus Wealth Management forays into robo advice market

Infocus Wealth Management has entered into the robo-advice market by launching a direct-to-consumer financial advice tool.

UBS Asset Management appoints sustainable and impact investing head

UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) has appointed Michael Baldinger to the newly created role of head of sustainable and impact investing.

Major US banks offer support for London following Brexit

Major US banks have pledged to help London maintain its position as a global financial centre following Britain’s decision to quit the European Union.