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St. James’s Place snaps up tech support firm Technical Connection

British wealth manager St. James’s Place (SJP) has acquired technical support services provider Technical Connection for an undisclosed amount.

Dow Schofield Watts sets up new wealth advisory business

UK-based advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has launched the new Dow Schofield Watts Wealth Advisory business that will provide independent wealth planning advice to individuals.

US regulators propose new rules to mitigate liquidity risks for banks

US regulators have proposed new rules that would compel the largest banks to hold more cash to withstand liquidity crisis in case of a potential financial collapse.

European Wealth CEO steps down

European Wealth group CEO Roderick Gentry has stepped down from his role and is set to depart from the company at the end of April 2016.

Pride Advice takes over Bailey Capital Management

Pride Advice, a subsidiary of AZ Next Generation Advisory’s (AZ NGA’s), has fully acquired RI Advice- licensed firm Bailey Capital Management (BCM).

Fairstone receives £25m funding boost from Synova Capital

UK-based IFA consolidator Fairstone has secured a funding of £25m from private equity firm Synova Capital that focuses on fast growing UK businesses.

U.S. Bank appoints new market leader for The Private Client Reserve in San Diego

U.S. Bank has appointed Scott Schmid as its new market leader for The Private Client Reserve in San Diego, replacing former head John Zygowicz who retired in the end of 2015.

JHC Systems names new wealth solutions head

JHC Systems, a provider of wealth management solutions in the UK, has hired Amir Hakim as its new head of wealth solutions.

Brooks Macdonald discretionary FuM passes £8bn mark in Q3

British wealth manager Brooks Macdonald Group said that its discretionary funds under management (FuM) stood at £8.01bn for the third quarter ended 31 March 2016, a 2.37% rise compared to £7.82bn in 31 December 2015.

US regulators tighten pay rules for bankers

US regulators have proposed tighter pay rules for employees of financial institutions, in a bid to minimise excessive risk-taking at the sector.