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Bahrain turns to Singapore to develop own fintech hub

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has collaborated with Singapore Fintech Consortium (SFC) and UAE-based Trucial Investment Partners to develop a fintech ecosystem and regulatory framework.

Public Pension Capital, FiveW Capital to acquire Viteos Fund Services

Private equity fund Public Pension Capital (PPC) and investment firm FiveW Capital has agreed to acquire Viteos Fund Services for an undisclosed amount.

Rosemont Investment Partners buys stake in wealth advisory firm Hartland

Pennsylvania-based private equity firm Rosemont Investment Partners has bought a minority stake in Cleveland-based institutional and wealth advisory business Hartland for an undisclosed amount.

Pine Brook to take over Triumph Capital Advisors

New York-based private equity firm Pine Brook has agreed to acquire Dallas-based credit investment firm Triumph Capital Advisors for an undisclosed sum.

AllianzGI introduces new artificial intelligence equity fund

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), a UK-based asset manager, has launched a new equity fund that will invest in firms involved in artificial intelligence development.

Brown Shipley CEO to step down

Ian Sackfield, the CEO of British wealth manager Brown Shipley, is stepping down after eight years in the role.

Credit Suisse confirms tax raids in several offices

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse has confirmed that its London, Paris and Amsterdam offices were contacted by local authorities for tax-related matters.

Japan, Belgium financial regulators sign cooperation agreement

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in the area of banking supervision.

First Gulf Bank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, wrap up merger

First Gulf Bank (FGB) and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) have completed their merger to create the largest bank in the UAE with AED670bn ($180bn) in assets.

AMP overhauls financial advice business

Australian financial services firm AMP has restructured its financial advice business to support and strengthen its network of over 3,000 aligned-advisers.