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JPMorgan faces tax evasion probe in France

A formal probe has been launched against JPMorgan Chase by French prosecutors for its alleged role into tax evasion involving French investment firm Wendel Investissement.

Envestnet acquires wealth management tech firm Finance Logix

Envestnet has acquired Finance Logix, a technology company that provides financial planning and wealth management software solutions to banks, broker-dealers and RIA firms.

Charles Stanley in talks to sell securities business to Panmure Gordon

Broker Charles Stanley has confirmed that it is in exclusive talks with Panmure Gordon (UK) over the potential sale of its securities division.

Commerzbank’s private customers arm posts 45% surge in Q1 profit

Commerzbank’s private customers unit has posted an operating profit of EUR161m for the first quarter of 2015, up 45% compared to EUR111m in the corresponding quarter of 2014.

Brown Shipley names private client director for London office

UK’s Brown Shipley Private Bank has appointed Philip Wynn as the new private client director for its London office.

TIG Advisors signs on to Eze Software Group’s full investment suite

Eze Software Group, a provider of global investment technology, has brought TIG Advisors, an investment management firm with approximately $3bn in assets under management, live on its investment suite.

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management adds to alternatives & real assets research team

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (Deutsche AWM) said that Kevin White has joined as a director and head of investment strategy in the Americas for its Alternatives & Real Assets (ARA) business.

Ballentine Partners opens office in Florida

Ballentine Partners, an independent investment and wealth management firm based in Boston, has opened an office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

EFG International names new MD for Continental Europe business

EFG International has appointed Daniel Furtwangler as the new managing director, and member of the senior management team of its Continental Europe business.

Qatar Investment Authority to open office in US

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the Doha-based sovereign wealth fund, is set to open a new office in New York.