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Deutsche Bank names CIO for private, wealth & commercial clients

Deutsche Bank has named René Keller as chief information officer (CIO) for private, wealth & commercial clients (PW&CC), effective from 1 June 2016.

COMMENT: FinTech and Big Data: the friend of the Financial Advisor?

Michael M. Carter, CEO of BizEquity, comments on how advisors are embracing technology

Schroders unveils new liquid distressed fund on its GAIA platform

UK investment manager Schroders has unveiled a new liquid distressed fund, which aims to tap opportunities in corporate credit and equities.

Investment firm D.A. Davidson to merge with Smith Hayes

US-based investment firm D.A. Davidson has agreed to merge with financial services firm Smith Hayes with nearly $4bn in assets under management (AUM), for an undisclosed amount.

Brown Shipley makes two senior hires

British wealth manager Brown Shipley has hired Alan Evans as client director and team leader for its investment management function, and Greg Mackie as a client senior manager for its wealth planning team.

Ahli United Bank launches banking operations in Dubai

Ahli United Bank Limited (AUBL), a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank, has launched its banking operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management expands ActiveBeta ETFs range

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has expanded its ActiveBeta suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by launching a new Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF and the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF.

Fund Evaluation partners with family office and wealth management firms for research solutions

Fund Evaluation Group (FEG), a US-based investment advisory firm, has partnered with Legacy Trust Family Wealth Offices and Quadrant Family Wealth Advisors for research solutions.

GUEST ARTICLE: Deadline for near-final ring-fencing submissions and its implications for banks – Deloitte

David Strachan, head of Deloitte’s EMEA centre for regulatory strategy, comments on the deadline for near-final ring-fencing submissions

Maples Fiduciary opens office in Hong Kong

Maples Fiduciary, a division of MaplesFS and a provider of specialised fiduciary and corporate administration services, has opened an office in Hong Kong in a bid to expand its presence globally.