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Sunflower Financial to merge with First Western Financial

Kansas-based Sunflower Financial and Colorado-based First Western Financial has struck a definitive merger agreement.

RCS Capital announces executive changes and key leadership appointments

RCS Capital has announced the a number of executive changes and key leadership appointments, to support continued growth of its platform.

Salamanca launches new private office division

Salamanca Group, a London-based merchant banking and operational risk management firm, has opened a new multi-jurisdictional private office division.

Banks team up with UK government to combat cyber criminals and fraudsters

A pioneering financial crime alert system will see 12 government and law enforcement agencies warn banks of the latest threats in a bid to safeguard the accounts of millions of customers.

JPMorgan names new senior country officer for Turkey and Azerbaijan

JPMorgan has named Mustafa Bagriacik as new senior country officer for Turkey and Azerbaijan, effective 1 October 2014.

Close Brothers half-yearly profits jumps up 20%

Close Brothers has reported an adjusted operating profit of £200.6m in the year ending 31 July 2014, an increase of 20% compared to £167.2m a year earlier.

Julius Baer appoints new Middle East CEO

Swiss private banking giant Julius Baer has appointed Jurg Berger as CEO of Julius Baer (Middle East) as of 1 September 2014.

SEI appoints hedge fund specialist to support growth in institutional outsourcing business

SEI has added Andrew Daly to its US institutional advisory team to support commitment to alternative solution for institutional clients.

AXA Wealth enhances support suite for adviser businesses

AXA Wealth is planning to launch a new set of initiatives to support adviser firms’ businesses including functionality, preferential rates for professional indemnity insurance and assistance with asset migration.

Montage Investments appoints managing director of national accounts team

Montage Investments, a collection of boutique asset managers, has hired Michael McKeigue as managing director of its national accounts team.