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EQ Investors unveils new VCT analysis and investment service

EQ Investors, a UK-based wealth manager led by Bestinvest founder John Spiers, has launched a new investment service for investors seeking to benefit from the multiple tax reliefs offered by Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).

Canoe Financial wraps up O’Leary asset acquisition

Canada-based Canoe Financial has closed the acquisition of O’Leary Funds management contracts and related assets.

Old Mutual to launch new gold and silver fund

Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI), part of Old Mutual Wealth, is planning to launch a new Gold & Silver Fund in March 2016, subject to regulatory approval.

Multi-family office LJ Partnership forms JV to foray in to African market

UK-based multi-family office LJ Partnership and Roberta Annan, a global development consultant and philanthropist, have formed a joint venture called LJ Africa Advisors (LJAA).

Davy Asset Management poaches ex-Fidelity distribution head

Davy Asset Management, a subsidiary of Ireland-based Davy Group, has hired former Fidelity head of distribution Phil Jefferson as new company director, based out of UK.

Neuberger Berman names new marketing head for EMEA

US-based investment manager Neuberger Berman has named David Rowe as new head of marketing for EMEA.

EFG in talks to purchase BTG Pactual’s Swiss unit

EFG International, a Swiss private banking group, is in negotiations with Brazil’s Grupo BTG Pactual to acquire the latter’s Swiss unit BSI.

BMO Global Asset Management launches new ETFs in Hong Kong

BMO Global Asset Management, a part of BMO Financial Group, has rolled out four new exchange traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong.

Genpact teams up with digital wealth manager Advizr

Business process management company Genpact has partnered with Advizr, a provider of digital wealth management platform, to expand its digital capabilities in wealth management.

Northern Trust names institutional sales and distribution head for North America

Northern Trust Asset Management has appointed John Abunassar as new head of sales and distribution in North America for the Institutional Group.