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Downing unveils investment trust
Downing, a UK-based investment management firm, has launched its first investment trust focused on the micro-cap space in the UK.
ZEDRA taps Sovos to automate tax reporting
ZEDRA, a provider of independent trust, fiduciary, corporate and fund services, has selected Sovos’ AEOI Reporting solution to automate multi-jurisdiction tax reporting.
Industry veterans launch new private office in London
Owl Private Office (Owl), a new advisory service for families and endowments founded by three industry veterans, has formally commenced operations in Westminster, London.
Kasikorn partners Eastspring to launch new Asian fixed income fund
Kasikorn Asset Management has joined forces with Eastspring Investments to co-manage a new Asian fixed income fund to be launched in Thailand.
Warburg Pincus to acquire a 35% stake in Avaloq
Private equity group Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in Swiss fintech firm Avaloq from existing shareholders.
China eases licensing rules for foreign banks
The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has eased licensing requirements for foreign banks to boost competition in the sector.
InvestCloud unveils new platform for robo advisers
California-based fintech firm InvestCloud has launched a new solution, dubbed Emerald, for robo advisers and hybrid wealth managers.
IBM, SecureKey collaborate to develop blockchain digital identity network
Tech giant IBM and Canadian identity and security provider SecureKey have teamed up to develop a digital identity network based on blockchain technology.
Fairstone Group acquires three advisory firms
Fairstone Group, a UK-based chartered financial planning firm, has snapped up advisory businesses Campbell Harrison, Mortgage Find, Pensions & Wealth Management Services- via its downstream buyout programme.
Singapore ranked world’s most expensive city
Asia is home to half of the ten most expensive cities across the globe, with Singapore being the most expensive city to live, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).