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Morningstar appoints CIO and portfolio management head for EMEA

Morningstar Investment Management has named Dan Kemp as its new chief investment officer (CIO) for EMEA region and Robin Johnson as head of portfolio management, EMEA.

Waverton Investment Management bolsters managed funds team

Waverton Investment Management has named William Tong as new business development manager for its managed funds service team.

Succession snaps up DNG Financial for £2.9m

Adviser consolidator Succession has acquired Northamptonshire-based DNG Financial Solutions for £2.9m.

Brokers rank regulation, capital efficiency, pricing as top concerns for 2015: TABB

Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) have been challenged during the past year by capital constraints and declining margins, creating serious concerns about the future viability of their business models, according to Annual TABB FCM study.

Withers opens tax practice in Japan

British law firm Withers has strengthened its footprint in Asia by launching tax practice in Tokyo, Japan.

SYZ Asset Management rolls out seven funds on Novia platform

SYZ Asset Management has launched seven new OYSTER funds on UK’s Novia platform, which is mainly used by wealth managers and IFAs.

Woodford Investment Management pumps £21m into AJ Bell

Woodford Investment Management has invested £21m in AJ Bell, a self-invested pension and platform services provider.

Boston Private opens new wealth management office

Boston Private Financial Holdings has opened its new Boston Private Wealth headquarters at One Federal Street in Boston.

Bellpenny acquires two more IFAs

Consolidator Bellpenny has completed two more IFA acquisitions with the purchase of Surrey-based TJ Financial Services (TJFS) and TOR Financial Advisers, based in Devon.

AFA joins forces with Sunsuper

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has struck a partnership with Australian superannuation fund Sunsuper.