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Verdict Staff

Bank of America restructures management team

Bank of America has restructured its management team under which Bruce Thompson will step down from his role as chief risk officer and chief financial officer after a spell of more than five years at the firm.

European HNW investors want digital services from their wealth managers: Accenture study

European high-net-worth (HNW) investors are avid users of digital technology for managing their finances and, according to a survey conducted by Accenture.

Credit Suisse eyeing expansion in Asia-report

Swiss private bank Credit Suisse is reportedly planning to bolsters its private banking business in Asia by raising headcount or acquiring a smaller peer, according to Reuters.

Credit Suisse’s private banking, wealth arm swings to profit in Q2

Credit Suisse’s private bank and wealth management unit has posted a pre-tax income of CHF937m for the second quarter of 2015, compared to loss of CHF749m a year ago.

Nikko Asset Management launches two new UCITS funds

Nikko Asset Management has expanded its funds range by launching two new UCITS funds, which will invest in global equities and multi-asset.

Bank of the West names new head of family office

Bank of the West, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has named Eric Sanderson as new head of family office and strategic planning services within its wealth management group.

Nomura partners with Japan Post, Sumitomo Mitsui to set up new asset management firm

Nomura Holdings has reached an agreement with Japan Post Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to set up a new asset management company as well as develop asset management products.

BlackRock receives license to raise funds in China

American fund manager BlackRock has reportedly received Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) license that will enable it to raise funds in China directly for the first time.

Billionaire James Simons hires BofA CIO to run his family office

Hedge fund billionaire James Simons has poached former BofA Merrill Lynch Wealth Management CIO Ashvin Chhabra to run his family office, Euclidean Capital.

HSBC to launch new global equity dividend fund in Hong Kong

HSBC Global Asset Management is set to launch a new global equity dividend fund in Hong Kong, which will invest in companies with dividends.