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Tiedemann Wealth Management appoints managing director

US-based Tiedemann Wealth Management has appointed Jennifer Mitchell as a managing director to expand its client services and business development team.

BBVA confirms recession in Spain

BBVA Research’s latest estimates confirm the recession in Spain, pointing to a GDP contraction of 1.3% this year.

Isle of Man, Qatar sign tax agreement

In order to avoid double taxation and to prevent fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, Isle of Man and Qatar have signed a double taxation agreement.

FSA slams GBP3.5 million fine on Martin Currie

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Martin Currie Investment Management Limited and Martin Currie Inc GBP3.5 million for failing to manage a conflict of interest between two of its clients.

SunGard expands its Wealth Management Businesses

As a part of its expansion plans, SunGard has made two appointments to its Wealth and Asset Management Businesses.

Credit Suisse launches new alternative investment fund

Credit Suisse’s Asset Management division has launched the Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Fund that seeks to offer access to hedge fund-like returns.

Financial markets still offer opportunities but geopolitical factors will shape 2012, BNY Mellon survey

The second annual BNY Mellon-sponsored survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has found that almost half (47%) of respondents believe that we will see the exit from the euro zone of one or more peripheral countries in the next 12 months, and only 17% of survey respondents consider the EU among their top markets for asset price growth potential in the next 12 months.

Credit Suisse strengthens Greater China Private Banking team

Credit Suisse has strengthened its Greater China Private Banking team by appointing Eddy Sze as managing director and market leader for Greater China and Richard Wong as a director and team leader for Greater China.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch Pan-African bond program

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Standard Chartered have launched a bond-issuance program that will increase the availability of local-currency financing for private sector development in Africa.

Perspective Financial Group acquires two firms

UK-based Perspective Financial Group, a financial advisory provider, has acquired two more advisory firms, thereby totaling its number of acquisitions to 30.