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Dutch asset manager Robeco appoints new CEO and chairman

Dutch asset manager Robeco Groep has named David Steyn as new CEO and chairman of the management board, replacing Roderick Munsters.

AJ Bell in exclusive talks to acquire Cofunds’ retail arm

Online platform provider AJ Bell is holding exclusive negotiations to acquire Cofunds’ retail arm from owner Legal & General (L&G).

Julius Baer transfers Merrill Lynch’s IWM business in India

Swiss private banking group Julius Baer has completed the asset transfer of Merrill Lynch’s International Wealth Management business (IWM) in India.

UBS hires new head of wealth-management group for Long Island region

UBS Americas has hired former Barclays executive John Houlihan as new head for its wealth management group in New York’s Long Island region.

MSCI to buy data aggregator Insignis

MSCI, a research-based indexes and analytics provider, has agreed to purchase Insignis, a data collection and aggregation service for the financial industry.

BNPP IP bolsters institutional business line with new hires

BNP Paribas Investment Partners (BNPP IP) has bolstered its institutional business line by hiring Guy Williams as new chief investment officer to boost investment expertise, research and thought leadership capabilities.

Fairstone launches new online training academy for financial advisors

Fairstone Financial, a UK-based financial management firm, has launched new online training academy to support advisors who want to achieve individual chartered status.

Tilney Bestinvest extends contract with SEI Wealth Platform

Tilney Bestinvest, a UK-based investment and financial planning firm, has extended its contract with SEI Wealth Platform, which began in May of 2011.

Empaxis Data Management forays into European market

Empaxis Data Management, a provider of middle and back-office outsourcing for investment management firms, has expanded into the European market by opening an office in London and launching Empaxis Europe Limited.

Fidelity Investments unveils new multi-asset income fund

Fidelity Investments has unveiled a new multi-asset income fund aimed to meet the increasing demand among American investors for income.