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Confisio, Traiana partner with Dion Global to launch collateral valuation solution

Confisio Managed Services said that it is launching a collateral valuation solution in conjunction with Dion Global Solutions (Dion) and Traiana.

Barclays’ Swiss unit withdraws from US tax disclosure program

Barclays’ Swiss unit has decided to withdraw from the US Justice Department’s tax disclosure program which requires a structured review of US accounts.

Hedge Fund performance is subdued despite in second quarter Rally 2014: Preqin

Preqin interviewed 150 fund managers and 100 institutional investors in June 2014 to ascertain their outlook on the hedge fund industry as we entered the second half of the year. When asked to predict the end of year benchmark value in 2014, 99% of hedge fund managers predicted the All Hedge Funds benchmark would be 11% or less, below the 11.69% hedge funds returned in 2013.

Ziegler hires new senior vice president for Wisconsin office

Ziegler, a US-based investment bank and full-service brokerage firm, has appointed Matthew Andrews as new senior vice president and financial advisor for its West Bend, Wisconsin office.

Raymond James launches new retirement planning initiative

Raymond James has launched a new retirement planning initiative based upon the longevity research being developed at the MIT AgeLab.

FCA names new director of policy

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has named David Geale as new director of policy.

Tribunal upholds UK FCA decision to fine and ban former hedge fund boss

The Upper Tribunal has published a judgment dismissing Micalizzi’s appeal and upholding the decision of the Financial Conduct Authority that Micalizzi failed to act with integrity in carrying out his functions in connection with his role at Dynamic Decisions, a now defunct hedge fund.

Hargreave Hale CEO steps down

Giles Hargreave, the chief executive of Hargreave Hale, has stepped down from his role to focus on running his own funds.

Financial Services Industry must move on from regulation: FSC-DST report

John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council said that the financial services industry must focus on innovation to drive productivity and economic growth.

Guggenheim Partners opens new representative office in Japan

Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm, has opened a new representative office in Tokyo, Japan.