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Financial services firms see fastest growth since 2007: CBI/PwC survey

The UK’s financial services firms saw strong growth in business volumes in the three months to September, with profits rebounding and hiring on the up. That’s according to the 100th CBI/PwC survey of the sector.

Arrow introduces its first actively managed exchange traded fund

Arrow Investment Advisors, the advisor to Arrow Funds, continues to build out its ArrowShares exchange traded product lineup with the launch of its first active ETF.

Banque Havilland buys Banque Pasche’s private banking unit in Liechtenstein

Luxembourg-based private bank Banque Havilland has acquired a majority stake in the private banking business of Banque Pasche in Liechtenstein.

Castle Hall Alternatives forms strategic partnership with SwissAnalytics

Castle Hall Alternatives has formed a strategic partnership with SwissAnalytics to expand the presence of its OpsDiligence online diligence platform.

Hargreaves adds two new discretionary fund managers

Hargreaves Lansdown has chosen Smith & Williamson and Brooks Macdonald as third party discretionary managers.

Investors seek greater disclosure and transparency in equity market structure reforms, says MFA

Investors are seeking greater disclosure and transparency in equity market structure reforms, according to a report published by the Managed Funds Association (MFA).

BNY Mellon to buy fixed income specialist Cutwater Asset Management

BNY Mellon has agreed to acquire Cutwater Asset Management, a US-based fixed income specialist with $23bn in assets under management.

KDV Wealth Management team expands to meet demands

Minneapolis-based financial planning firm KDV Wealth Management has recently hired Jeremy Green, as a senior financial advisor and advanced planning specialist and Sam Rouman, as a senior financial advisor.

Kisker & Associates to merge with Robert Leshner & Associates

Kisker & Associates has agreed to merge its practice with Robert Leshner & Associates to form Kisker, Leshner & Associates, which will operate as a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services.

Eubel Brady & Suttman selects Ultimus to provide fund administration services

Ultimus Fund Solutions has been selected by Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management to provide fund organization and fund servicing for two mutual funds.