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Verdict Staff

China Finance Online launches beta test for its investment advisory platform

China Finance Online, a financial services firm that provides investors with access to securities, commodities and wealth management products, has opened a beta test for its investment advisory service platform or Investment Masters (iTouGu).

FCA approves FOUR Capital Partners, Sanlam merger

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved merger of UK equity specialist FOUR Capital Partners with Sanlam International Investments.

Man Group to acquire Silvermine Capital for $70m

Man Group, a UK-based hedge fund manager, has agreed to acquire Silvermine Capital Management, a $3.8bn leveraged loan fund manager in the US, for $70m to expand its presence in North America.

Offshore company incorporations up 4% in first half of 2014, says Appleby

The total number of new company registrations increased across offshore jurisdictions in the first half of 2014, according to Appleby.

FINRA fines Merrill Lynch $1.9m for violating fair pricing guidelines

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Bank of America Corp’s Merrill Lynch unit $1.9m for violating fair pricing guidelines related with more than 700 retail customer transactions in distressed securities over two years.

JPMorgan Asset Management names strategic relationships head

JPMorgan Asset Management has named Robert Stark as new head of strategic relationships, succeeding Lee Beck.

Envestors launches new digital finance platform for HNW investors

UK private investor network Envestors has launched a new digital finance platform that will allow sophisticated investors and high-growth businesses to meet, interact and finance growth in a secure environment.

Investors raising cash while cutting commodity allocations, says BofA Merrill Lynch

Global investors are keeping faith with equities while raising cash as markets enter the volatile year-end period, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch fund manager survey for December.

Wells Fargo Private Bank names new head for Life Management Services group

Wells Fargo Private Bank has named Anne Tinyo as new head of its Life Management Services group.

Vision Wealth expands overseas operation with new Dubai office

Cayman Islands-based Vision Wealth Capital has strengthened its operations in the UAE by opening a new office in Dubai.