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UBS (China) opens Beijing Huamao sub-branch

Swiss wealth manager UBS has further expanded its footprint in China by opening Beijing Huamao Sub-branch through its locally-incorporated subsidiary UBS (China) Limited.

Regions Financial establishes new financial services group

US-based Regions Financial Corporation has established a new corporate and investment banking financial services group.

Inheritance tax threshold could see a rise, hints David Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that the inheritance tax threshold could witness a rise before the election in May 2015.

Global regulation seen as leading factor in making or breaking boutique asset management firms: TABB

Ability to deal with complex regulations is shifting geographical focus from Dodd-Frank in US across to Europe with financial transaction tax and MiFID II has been seen as primary concerns for 2015, according to a report by TABB Group.

Thomson Reuters launches new M&A Dataset for hedge fund managers

Thomson Reuters has introduced a new mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dataset to assist event-driven hedge fund managers.

Deutsche Bank expands corporate services team in Jersey

Deutsche Bank has added three members to its corporate services team in Jersey.

Morgan Stanley AIP strengthens global private equity impact investing capabilities

Morgan Stanley has announced that David Wilton will join Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (AIP) as a managing director with a focus on private equity impact investing.

U.S. Bank names new wealth management adviser for Columbus’s Private Client Reserve

U.S. Bank, a unit of U.S. Bancorp, has appointed Jack Frencho as the wealth management adviser for its Private Client Reserve in Columbus, Ohio.

ICD and JICA sign MoU on Islamic finance

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to set out a framework for collaboration in the development of Islamic Finance industry.

Deutsche Bank plans to open new branches in China-report

Deutsche Bank is reportedly planning to open new branches in China at a pace of about one per year to boost trade and investment between China and Europe.