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Verdict Staff
Financial firms to enhance risk-management investment over next two years: Accenture
The majority of financial services firms are planning to increase their risk-management investment over the next two years to address risks of cyber security and fraud, according to a new report from Accenture.
Hancock names new chief wealth management officer
Hancock has named Miles Milton as new chief wealth management officer replacing Clifton (Clif) J. Saik, who is set to retire later this year.
Tilney for Intermediaries hires new financial intermediares director
Tilney for Intermediaries has appointed Mark Cole in the role of its new director of financial intermediaries.
Towry wraps up acquisition of Ashcourt Rowan
British wealth manager Towry has completed the acquisition of rival financial planning firm Ashcourt Rowan.
VisionQuest Wealth Management acquires Tippet Group
VisionQuest Wealth Management, a US-based boutique wealth management firm operating as a multi-family office, has acquired Tippet Group, LPL’s advisory practice headquartered in Charlotte.
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Hedge funds climb in April as Chinese, EM equities surge: HFR
Hedge funds posted gains in April as regional equity and currency markets across China, Russia, Brazil and the Middle East posted sharp gains, while volume surged on the Shanghai/Hong Kong Connect program to a daily record, driving Chinese A-shares to a gain of over 18 percent for the month, according to a report by HFR.
SEC names director of investment management division
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed David Grim as its new director of the division of investment management.
UBS Global Asset Management bolsters UK business development team
UBS Global Asset Management has hired Peter Cazalet as its new executive director for UK business development.
StanChart gets SEBI approval to offer offshore investment advisory services
Standard Chartered Bank has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to provide advisory services on regulated offshore products in markets outside India.
Findex hires State Street to rebuild investment strategy
Findex Group, an Australian financial services and accounting group, has selected State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) to offer tactical asset allocation and advisory services for the group following the group’s acquisition of Crowe Horwath.