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Manulife signs strategic bancassurance deal with ICBC (Macau)

Manulife (International) has entered into a strategic bancassurance deal with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC (Macau)).

BNY Mellon survey reveals increased focus on international markets as source of raising capital

Indian corporates consider the United States, Singapore, and the United Kingdom as the top three most strategically important countries for new sources of investment over the next five years, reveals a survey by BNY Mellon.

Prydis Wealth hires new financial planner

Prydis Wealth, an Exeter-based IFA and discretionary firm, has named Kath Dodson as new financial planner.

Redwood selects Richard Bernstein Advisors for global equity mandate

Redwood Asset Management has launched the Redwood Global Equity Strategy Class and appointed Richard Bernstein Advisors as sub-advisor.

German prosecutors charge Deutsche Bank co-CEO Juergen Fitschen with fraud in Kirch case

Munich prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Deutsche Bank`s co-CEO Juergen Fitschen with attempted fraud linked to the bank’s legal case involving the bankrupt Kirch media group.

Fraudulent email purporting to be related to Standard Chartered Bank: HKMA

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted members of the public to an e-mail purporting to be sent from Standard Chartered Bank.

Abbot Downing expands Los Angeles team

Eric Grodan, an expert in wealth transfer and foundation planning, has joined the Los Angeles office of Abbot Downing as relationship manager.

FNEX forms partnership with Buttonwood Group Advisors

FNEX said that Buttonwood Group Advisors will list on the FNEX platform via its placement agent, affiliated broker-dealer Joseph Gunnar, to connect with institutions, advisors, family offices and accredited investors who understand the opportunities and risks for private investments.

Law firm Dechert opens new office in Singapore

Dechert, a US-based law firm, has opened a new office in Singapore, the group’s third office in Asia after opening offices Hong Kong and Beijing in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

Jentner Wealth Management buys Living Well Financial Group

US-based Jentner Wealth Management has purchased Living Well Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Akron, Ohio for an undisclosed sum.