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Verdict Staff
Universal Investment partners with Global Evolution to launch new absolute return fund
Frankfurt-based Universal Investment has partnered with Denmark-based emerging markets boutique Global Evolution to launch a new absolute return fund that will invest in frontier and emerging markets.
Nearly 61% of institutional investors rejects private equity fund offerings, says Preqin
Over three-fifths of institutional investors have indicated in the latest Preqin survey that they have chosen not to invest in a private equity fund as a direct result of unfavorable fund terms.
Vontobel hires new corporate bonds head
Swiss firm Vontobel Asset Management has hired Mondher Bettaieb as new head of corporate bonds.
Itqan Capital plans to expand its Islamic finance business
Itqan Capital, a Saudi Arabia-based investment firm, is seeking to boost its investment and advisory offering in the Kingdom in a move to increase its capital and Islamic finance business, said chief executive Adil Dahlawi.
InvestYourWay teams up with IG Group
InvestYourWay, a discretionary investment manager, has teamed up with IG Group to launch the next generation of its investment platform.
Affluent Investors ignore social responsibility while selecting investments: Spectrem
Affluent investors look at a multitude of influences when selecting investments, but social responsibility is not high among them, according to a study by Spectrem Group.
Modera Wealth merges with Joseph Capital Management
Modera Wealth Management, a US-based wealth management firm, has merged with an independent advisory firm, Joseph Capital Management (JCM).
TABB launches US equities market trading venue and routing analytics service
TABB Group, the independent capital markets research and consulting firm, has launched Clarity, an exclusive US equities market trading venue and routing analytics (VRA) service.
Santander names Ana Patricia Botin as new chairman
Spanish banking giant Santander has named Ana Patricia Botin as its new chairman, replacing her father Emilio Botin who died of a heart attack after nearly 30 years at its helm.
AdvisoryWorld enhances integration with Orion Advisor Services
AdvisoryWorld, a US-based provider of portfolio analysis, investment planning and proposal-generation software, has enhanced its partnership with Orion Advisor Services, a portfolio accounting service provider.