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Barclays considers eight-way restructuring as BOE overhaul looms-report

Barclays is reportedly planning to shift its businesses into eight entities in response as BOE’s overhaul looms, which required British lenders to segregate retail operations from riskier investment banking arms.

Nearly 77% of millionaires satisfied with their financial advisor: Spectrem

Nearly eight-in-ten (77%) of millionaires are satisfied with their financial advisor’s knowledge and expertise, according to a new Spectrem Group wealth level advisor relationships study.

Barclays to hire in Asia Pacific despite global job cuts

Barclays is hiring in the Asia Pacific region to refocus its investment banking business, said Andrew Jones who is the bank’s co-chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific.

Alliance GI launches new flexible emerging market debt fund

Allianz Global Investors has come up with a new flexible emerging market debt fund for its Luxembourg-domiciled Sicav range, with the aim to enhance debt management in emerging markets.

True Capital Management hires new managing director

True Capital Management, a US-based wealth manager specializing in athletes, entertainment professionals and HNW individuals, has hired Justin Bass as new managing director.

American Capital to split into three companies

American Capital has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to split the company’s businesses by transferring most of the corporation’s investment assets to two newly established business development companies and having American Capital continue primarily in the asset management business.

SYZ & CO names new Asia sales head

Swiss banking group SYZ & CO has appointed Suzanna Wong as head of sales Asia and Hong Kong office head.

PIMCO sees $27.5bn in outflows in October

PIMCO suffered a record $27.5bn in withdrawals from its flagship Pimco total return fund in October, extending large net outflows following Bill Gross’ surprise resignation from the firm.

RBC Wealth Management lures advisor from Wells Fargo

RBC Wealth Management has lured advisor Todd Watson from Wells Fargo Advisors, who previously managed $116m in assets.

European fixed-income dealers narrowing coverage

The European fixed-income market continues its transformation as banks implement new and more focused strategies aimed at maximizing profitability.