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LPL Financial adds Financial Advocacy Network to its platform

LPL Financial said that Financial Advocacy Network has joined the LPL Financial broker-dealer and RIA custodial platform.

McLeod Browne merges with Hart Financial Management

UK-based McLeod Browne has merged with a Salisbury-based independent wealth planning firm Hart Financial Management, according to Basingstoke Gazette.

China Universal to liquidate its wealth management fund

China Universal Asset Management (China Universal) is planning to liquidate its wealth management fund on 16 September 2014.

The World Bank issues a callable green bond for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Clients

The World Bank priced a $12.057 million World Bank Step-Up Callable Green Bond sold to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management clients.

Northern Trust strengthens hedge fund investment team

Tristan Thomas has joined Northern Trust Alternatives Group as director of portfolio strategy for hedge funds and Greg Jones has joined as a hedge fund analyst, strengthening the group that provides funds-of-funds and custom solutions for sophisticated investors.

HighTower adds Fiduciary Plan Advisors to its network

American financial services firm HighTower has added newly formed firm called Fiduciary Plan Advisors to its network portfolio.

Syz & Co mulls to spend up to CHF200 million on acquisitions: report

Swiss-banking group Syz & Co is reportedly considering to spend up to CHF200 million ($219.5 million) on acquisitions in a bid to boost its private banking and asset management operations.

JPMAM unveils new actively managed RQFII equity fund in Hong Kong

JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has unveiled a new SFC-authorized and actively managed RQFII equity fund in Hong Kong.

Law firm Withers expands its presence in US

Law firm Withers has expanded its presence in the US by opening a new office in San Francisco as part of the firm’s international growth strategy.

United Capital opens new office in Chicago

United Capital has opened a new office in Chicago targeting financial advisors who wish to grow to $200 million to $300 million in assets.