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Verdict Staff

HSBC Private Bank appoints head of investment strategy for Asia

HSBC Private Bank has named Fan Cheuk Wan as the new managing director and head of investment strategy for Asia.

OCBC to buy Barclays’ Asia wealth management operations for $320m

OCBC Bank’s private banking arm Bank of Singapore has agreed to acquire Barclays Bank’s wealth and investment management business in Singapore and Hong Kong for $320m.

US unveils new fiduciary rule for financial advisors

The US Department of Labor has unveiled a new rule that will mandate retirement advisors to put their clients’ best interests first ahead of their own profits.

Bedell Trust management buyout announced

Bedell Trust, a Jersey-based independent trust company, has agreed to a management buyout (MBO) of its business for an undisclosed amount.

Advisors Excel partners Sawtooth to support launch of AE Wealth Management

Advisors Excel, an insurance marketing firm, has partnered with Sawtooth Solutions, a technology-focused company concentrating on wealth management platforms, to support the launch its new division AE Wealth Management.

Union Bank & Trust to snap up Old Dominion Capital Management

Union Bank & Trust has agreed to buy Charlottesville Virginia-based registered investment advisor Old Dominion Capital Management.

361 Capital unveils new domestic equity fund

361 Capital, a US-based investment firm that specialises in liquid alternative mutual funds, has rolled out a new domestic long/short equity fund.

Acadian Asset Management (UK) appoints director for Middle East sales

Acadian Asset Management (UK), the London-based division of Acadian Asset Management, has named Ian Shea as its new director of sales and client service for Middle East.

Cortland Banks partners with Ellsworth to expand its wealth management services

Cortland Savings and Banking Company (Cortland Banks) has teamed up with Ellsworth Private Wealth Management to support its new wealth management program Cortland Private Wealth Management on LPL’s advisory platform.

FCA to launch specialised unit to monitor robo-advice firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to establish a specialised unit for robo-advice firms as part of its business plan for 2016/17.