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Verdict Staff
State Street, FNZ Australia partner for wealth administration tool
State Street has collaborated with FNZ Australia to launch a new wealth administration tool for its Australian clients.
Punter Southall Group acquires Blacktower Financial Advisers
Punter Southall Group has acquired the Surrey-based employee benefit and private client financial planning firm Blacktower Financial Advisers.
UBS GAM launches US equity tracker
UBS Global Asset Management (GAM) has come up with the new US equity tracker which will be available across a range of platforms.
Sanlam revamps fund research team after Surguy departure
Sanlam International Investment has taken over fund research and selection from Sanlam Private Investment (SPI) following exit of Paul Surguy to Kleinwort Benson.
Hong Kong lifts daily RMB conversion limit due to stock link
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has decided to scrap a RMB20,000 ($3,270) daily conversion cap from 17 November 2014, the same day when a trading program between the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges kicks off.
Evercore Wealth Management appoints new managing director
Evercore Wealth Management has named Stephanie Hackett as its managing director and portfolio manager.
CIMB Islamic Bank, INCEIF collaborate to set up Islamic banking research centre
CIMB Islamic Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) to establish a research centre for Islamic banking studies.
BOE sacks chief forex dealer over serious misconduct
The Bank of England (BOE) has fired its chief foreign exchange dealer Martin Mallett following an internal investigation into rate manipulation.
Westpac names new CEO
Australian banking major Westpac has named Brian Hartzer as its new CEO, replacing Gail Kelly who will retire on 1 February 2015.
Van Eck to launch first China bond focused ETF in US
Van Eck Global has launched the Market Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (CBON), a US-listed ETF designed to provide investors with direct access to China’s onshore bond market.