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European Wealth hires new finance head

European Wealth, a specialist wealth manager based in the UK, has appointed Hugo Evans as its new head of finance.

Embark Group takes over DFM platform DISCUS

Pensions provider Embark Group has snapped up discretionary fund management research business DISCUS for an undisclosed sum.

Nikko AM, Straits Trading launch new ETF in Singapore

Japan’s Nikko Asset Management and Straits Trading have jointly launched a new real estate investment trusts exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Singapore Exchange.

ICBC signs strategic partnership with China Renaissance Group

ICBC International Holdings, the overseas investment platform of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has joined forces with financial service provider China Renaissance Group (CR Group) to offer financial services across mainland China, Hong Kong and the US.

Article 50 triggered – wealth mangers comment on what it means for UK industries

British PM Theresa May has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, commencing the two-year process of the country’s exit from the EU.

Midland States Bancorp snaps up CedarPoint Investment Advisors

Illinois-based Midland States Bancorp has acquired CedarPoint Investment Advisors, a Wisconsin-based registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, for an undisclosed sum.

Richter Family Office sets up office in Toronto

Richter Family Office (RFO), a Montreal-based firm that provides personalised investment strategy to ultra-high net worth families, has launched an office in Toronto.

Allianz GI taps Moneyfarm for low cost wealth management service

Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) has selected British digital wealth manager Moneyfarm to offer wealth management services to its UK staff.

Net asset value of FUM in Guernsey rises to £255.9bn in 2016

The overall value of funds business in Guernsey rose by over £28bn to £255.9bn at the end of December 2016, driven by closed-ended funds, according to figures released by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC).

Brown Shipley names head of lending

British wealth manager Brown Shipley has appointed Richard Stubbs to the newly created role of head of lending.