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Aubrey Capital Management to launch emerging market consumer fund

Aubrey Capital Management, a Scottish specialist investment manager, has is planning to expand its fund range by launching an emerging market consumer fund next month, according to a Investment Week report.

Symphony Communication buys Markit’s open messaging network

Symphony Communication Services, a financial industry instant messaging company backed by Goldman Sachs Group has acquired Collaboration Services, an open messaging business of financial information provider Markit.

Senior management involved in many bribery cases, OECD says

Most international bribes are paid by large companies, usually with the knowledge of senior management, according to new OECD analysis of the cost of foreign bribery and corruption.

Plenty of banks eyeing acquisition but too few sellers: Bank Director survey

There’s no shortage of financial institutions seeking an acquisition in 2015, but fewer banks plan to sell than last year, according to a new survey by Bank Director.

IRESS hires new product and business solutions head in Canada

IRESS, a software provider for financial markets and wealth management in Australia, has named Michael Lynds as new head of product and business solutions for Canada.

Aberdeen Asset Management expands emerging market fund range

Aberdeen Asset Management has expanded its emerging market fund range by launching a new Luxembourg-domiciled investment grade debt-focused fund.

RBC wealth arm registers 41% rise in Q4 income

The wealth management business of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has posted a net income of C$285m for the fourth quarter ended 31 October 2014, up C$83m or 41% compared to same period last year.

Kames Capital rolls out two new absolute return funds

Kames Capital has bolstered its absolute return fund range by launching two new absolute return funds.

Thomas Miller completes buyout of Broadstone Wealth Management

Thomas Miller Investment (TMI), a member of the UK-based Thomas Miller Group of companies, has completed the acquisition of Broadstone Wealth Management with the approval of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

RGAM acquires 26% stake in YourNest

Religare Global Asset Management, a part of India’s diversified financial services groups Religare Enterprises, has acquired 26% stake in Delhi-based early stage fund YourNest Angel Fund.