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Keppel Corp to merge interests in asset management businesses under Keppel Capital

Singapore-based Keppel Corporation is planning to consolidate its interest in business trust management, real estate investment trust (REIT), and fund management businesses under Keppel Capital as well as expand its asset management business.

Northern Trust net income drops 2% in Q4

Northern Trust has posted a net income of $239.3m for the fourth quarter of 2015, down 2% compared to $244m in the corresponding quarter of 2014.

KKR partners with China Orient Asset to explore opportunities in China

Investment firm KKR & Co has entered into a strategic partnership with China Orient Asset Management (COAMI) and China Orient Summit Capital (COS-Capital) to co-invest in credit and distressed opportunities in the Chinese market.

BNY Mellon Q4 net income surges to $637m

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has posted a fourth quarter net income applicable to common shareholders of $637m, a surge of 207% compared to $209m a year ago.

Merrill Lynch appoints new international wealth strategist

Merrill Lynch has hired Fabio Concesi as new international wealth strategist within its s Strategic Wealth Advisory Group in Miami.

Legg Mason to merge Permal hedge fund platform with EnTrust Capital

American asset manager Legg Mason has agreed to merge its Permal hedge fund platform with EnTrust Capital, a New York based asset manager with $12bn in assets under management.

a.s.r. to buy asset manager BNG Vermogensbeheer from BNG Bank

Dutch insurance company a.s.r. has agreed to acquire BNG Vermogensbeheer, an asset manager with a portfolio valued at nearly EUR5bn, from BNG Bank for an undisclosed sum.

Legg Mason to buy 83% stake in Clarion Partners

Legg Mason, a US-based investment management firm, has agreed to purchase a 83% stake in Clarion Partners, a New York-based real estate investment firm, in a deal worth $585m.

Abbot Downing appoints new senior MD of family office services

Abbot Downing, part of Wells Fargo’s Wealth and Investment Management group, has named Joe Freeman to a newly created role as senior managing director of family office services.

Berenberg net profit surges, AuM hits EUR40.1bn

German-based private bank Berenberg has posted a full year net profit of EUR104m for 2015, up 160% from EUR140m the previous year.