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Verdict Staff

Family office investment portfolio returned 9% on year: UBS study

The average family office investment portfolio returned an estimated 9% on the year, with slight deviation across regions, investment strategy and family office size, according to a new report published by UBS in partnership with Campden Wealth Research.

Omni Partners unveils new European equities hedge fund

Omni Partners, UK-based Alternative investment manager, has unveiled new Omni European Equity Long/Short (Omni ELS) for external investors.

Avison Young buys asset manager Kwartler Associates

Avison Young, Canada-based commercial real estate services firm, has purchased New Jersey-based asset management firm Kwartler Associates.

BNP Paribas launches CSR investment solution

BNP Paribas has launched the first World Bank Green Bond linked to an equity index comprised entirely of companies selected on the basis of their corporate sustainability ratings.

Robeco plans to set up full-scale operations in Japan

Dutch investment firm Robeco Groep has unveiled its strategy to set up full-scale operations and expand its asset management business in Japan.

Citi launches its block trading app in Europe

Citi has launched Total Touch, its block equities offering which support over 3,000 securities worth US$20 billion in the Americas, in Europe.

PwC names new asset management tax director

PwC has appointed Bradley Philips as the asset management tax director to advise investment funds and asset managers on various tax issues.

Global diamond demand hits record levels, says De Beers

Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013, according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report, published today by The De Beers Group of Companies.

Teton Wealth Management to shut down operation as founder retires

Wyoming -based Teton Wealth Management is shutting down its operations as president and founder Richard Bloom retires.

New RIA compensation data from Schwab provides insight into how firms attract and retain top talent

According to new independent registered investment advisor (RIA) compensation data from Schwab Advisor Services, there are three major tenets to attracting and retaining quality employees across all levels at RIA firms: aligning compensation plans with business strategies, incorporating more than just base salary into compensation plans, and creating a path to equity partnership for key employees.