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Verdict Staff
Former UBS executive launches asset management firm in Australia
The former chief executive of UBS Global Asset Management, Colin Woods, has reportedly established a new asset management house, Pan-Tribal Asset Management for Australian clients.
JTC Group receives license to operate in Mauritius
JTC Group has received license to offer its suite of services including private client, corporate, fund and real estate services in Mauritius.
Pakistani regulator sets up specialized department to regulate Islamic finance companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has established an Islamic Finance Department to regulate and develop the Islamic financial market.
Jersey signs memorandum of understanding with South Africa
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and the South African financial services regulator, the Financial Services Board of the Republic of South Africa (FSB), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Canada Life Group acquires offshore business of Legal & General
Canada Life Group, the European subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco, has struck an agreement to acquire Legal & General International, the Dublin-based offshore business of Legal & General.
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Luxury industry bullish on outlook for 2015: Survey
The level of optimism among professionals in the global luxury industry has returned to 100, the same level of optimism seen at the start of 2014, according to the Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey Report.
Republicans seek to limit US governments role in rescuing collapsing banks
Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives and Senate have reportedly begun negotiating about repealing a section of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Ac to limit the US government’s role in supporting collapsing financial institutions.
Convergence of technology and client engagement to define next wave of financial planning: SEI
Demographic, technological, and market changes are dramatically impacting the way financial advisors interact with clients and define successful client relationships, according to a whitepaper by SEI titled The Next Wave of Financial Planning.
ING Group Q4 net income surges
Dutch banking major ING Group has reported net income of EUR1.176bn for the fourth quarter of 2014, a surge of 87% compared to EUR626m reported a year ago.
Ex-pat wealth management firm looks to double adviser count in UK
Ex-pat wealth management firm Blevin Franks is looking to appoint UK-based advisers, in an aim to double its adviser numbers and asset base this year.