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Verdict Staff

Merrill Lynch launches new sustainable impact multi-asset class portfolios

Merrill Lynch has added sustainable impact multi-asset class portfolios to its expanding platform of impact portfolios to serve clients interested in using their investment capital for positive social and environmental purposes.

Cathay receives regulatory nod for Conning acquisition

Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay) has secured approval from Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to buy Conning Holdings, a US-based insurance asset management firm for $240m.

BMO Financial rebrands EMEA asset management business

BMO Financial Group has unveiled plans to rebrand its asset management business in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) as BMO Global Asset Management, effective 6 July 2015.

BMO Wealth Management introduces Canada’s first national wealth index

BMO Wealth Management has launched a first-of-its-kind national wealth index, which provides a snapshot of Canadians’ financial situations and measures their ability to manage their wealth.

Intesa Sanpaolo not interested in buying Julius Baer, says CEO

Intesa Sanpaolo is not interested in acquiring Swiss private banking group Julius Baer, said the Italian lender’s CEO Carlo Messina.

Pioneer Investments introduces new emerging markets bond fund

Pioneer Investments has rolled out an emerging markets bond short-term strategy to protect investors against rising interest rates more effectively.

Morgan Stanley rules out acquisition of UBS brokerage arm

Morgan Stanley has dropped the idea of buying UBS Group’s brokerage arm, concluding that the wealth management arm would be too costly.

Former Brewin Dolphin and Barclays Wealth executives launch new wealth firm

Brewin Dolphin’s three former directors and Barclays Wealth’s former head of strategy and prposition have opened a new investment boutique, dubbed Brighton Capital Management.

Caribbean UHNW population grows as demand for luxury homes rises: report

The Caribbean ultra high net worth (UHNW) population increased by 2.1% last year on the strength of a resurgent regional economy and attractive luxury real estate property markets, which saw sales rising by over 11% globally, according to a new report.

Thesis AM rolls out UK equity-only model

Thesis Asset Management has launched a UK equity- only model portfolio on the Fusion Wealth Platform.