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Verdict Staff
BT closes gap on CBA among Australian IFAs
Commonwealth Bank Australias (CBAs) dominance in the Australian independent financial advisor (IFA) space is being challenged by BT. Platforms must address the friction of serving clients rather than just being a portal to funds at wholesale prices, according to GlobalData Financial Services
Infocus Wealth Management signs referral deal with H&R Block
Australia-based Infocus Wealth Management has signed a referral agreement with local accounting firm H&R Block to offer financial planning services to the accounting firm’s clients.
Family Office Exchange names market leader for Europe and Latin America
Family Office Exchange (FOX), a peer-to-peer network for ultra-wealthy families, has appointed Miguel Lopez de Silanes Gomez as the market leader for Europe and Latin America.
Global gold demand increases 2% in 2016
Global demand for gold in 2016 reached 4,309 tonnes in 2016, the highest level since 2013, an increase of 2% compared with 4,216 tonnes a year ago, driven by economic and political uncertainties, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).
Generali Investments rolls out new global multi-asset income fund
Generali Investments SICAV, the asset management arm of Generali Group, has introduced a new investment solution Global Multi Asset Income, which aims to generate a stable income level while growing capital.
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Imation rolls out new investment advisory firm
Minnesota-based technology-turned-holding firm Imation has introduced a new investment advisory subsidiary GlassBridge Asset Management that will focus on quantitative equity strategies.
ABN Amro to axe 60% of senior management roles
Dutch banking major ABN Amro plans to shed 60 of its 100 senior management roles as part of a management restructure.
Piper Jaffray income surges 29.3% in Q4
Piper Jaffray, a US-based asset management and investment banking firm, has posted an adjusted net income of $ 27.12m for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2016, an increase of 29.3% compared to $21.15m in the previous year quarter.
Morningstar secures licence to offer advisory services in Singapore
Morningstar Investment Adviser Singapore, a subsidiary of investment research provider Morningstar, has secured licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer financial advisory services in the country.
NAB cash profit slips 1% to A$1.6bn in Q1
National Australia Bank (NAB) has reported cash earnings of A$1.6bn for the first quarter (Q1) ended 31 December 2016, down 1% compared to A$1.7bn a year ago and also down 1% from the quarterly average of the September 2016 half year figure.