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NexPoint Credit Strategies fund announces multifamily REIT spin-off

NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund has announced a plan to separate its business into two separate and independent publicly traded companies:

Advisors worry about investors’ emotional response to markets, says Natixis Global

Financial advisors expect continued strong demand for their services in the next year, but worry that rash investor reaction to market events could harm their businesses and their clients’ well-being, according to a survey by Natixis Global Asset Management.

Neuberger Berman signs agreement with Ramius to acquire Orchard Square Partners

Neuberger Berman and Ramius, the global investment management business of Cowen Group, have entered into an agreement whereby Neuberger Berman will purchase Ramius’ interest in Orchard Square Partners.

RidgeWorth unveils online tools to offer learning opportunities

RidgeWorth Investments has launched a trio of proprietary, interactive online tools that use historical data to illustrate how different investments might behave in different market environments.

Santander UK names new CEO

Santander UK has named Nathan Bostock as its new CEO, replacing Ana Patricia Botin- who has been promoted to chairwoman of the Santander Group following the death of her father, Emilio Botin.

Lump sum payments should be paired with a de-risking portfolio strategy, says SEI

SEI has released a white paper evaluating the potential impacts of offering lump sum payments to terminated-vested participants of pension plans.

Guggenheim Investments to launch first emerging markets real estate ETF

Guggenheim Investments, the investment management and advisory business of Guggenheim Partners, has launched a new Guggenheim Emerging Markets Real Estate ETF (EMRE), the first ETF to focus exclusively on emerging markets real estate.

Association of Swiss Private Banks names new communications head

The Association of Swiss Private Banks (ASPB) has hired Fabienne Bogadi as new head of communications, succeeding Chantal Bourquin.

Trizic launches technology engine for wealth management industry

Trizic, the technology firm providing a powerful wealth management engine, has announced the beta launch of its platform, Trizic Accelerator.

Former Barclays traders charged in Libor probe sue bank in New York

Three former Barclays traders -who have been charged by the British authorities over Libor manipulation -have filed a lawsuit against the bank in New York court.