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Verdict Staff

Gottex Asset Management rolls out new multi-asset growth fund

Hedge fund firm Gottex Asset Management has introduced a new multi-asset UCITS growth fund, with an external seed investment of $50m.

Lyxor ETF partners JP Morgan to launch new risk-oriented ETF suite

Lyxor ETF has struck an alliance with JP Morgan to roll out a new risk factor ETF suite, which aims to offer investors risk diversification solutions and targeted tools to improve a portfolio’s long-term performance.

Italy seeks Bank of China indictment over tax evasion and money laundering schemes

Italian prosecutors are seeking to indict 297 people and the Bank of China (BOC) for illicit financial activities, which includes money laundering and tax evasion.

New British private bank Hampden & Co opens for business

Hampden & Co, the UK’s first new private bank in 30 years, has formally commenced business in Edinburgh and London.

Brooks Macdonald names new marketing head

Brooks Macdonald Group has appointed Ghislaine Perry from Brewin Dolphin as new head of group marketing.

Australia and Germany set to negotiate new double taxation deal

Australia and Germany are set to start talks to update their update their double taxation agreement (DTA), which was first signed between the two countries in 1972.

Natixis restructures emerging markets business

French fund house Natixis Global Asset Management has restructured its emerging markets business by launching a Singapore-based subsidiary, named Emerise.

Mercer, CAIS partner to bring institutional private equity solution to wealth management

Investment consultant Mercer has expanded its strategic relationship with CAIS, an alternative wealth management platform provider, by adding institutional private equity to the CAIS platform.

EU publishes tax haven blacklist

The European Union (EU) has published its first list of international tax havens as part of its action plan for fair and efficient corporate taxation.

Barclays W&IM hires new fund products head

Barclays Wealth and Investment Management (Barclays W&IM) has appointed Mike Fullalove as new head of fund products.