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RBS names new country executive for India

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has named Brijesh Mehra as new country executive for India, replacing Meera Sanyal.

Depositary Receipt capital raisings more than double in first half of 2014: BNY Mellon

International companies continue to turn to US stock exchanges to connect with American investors for their initial public offerings and subsequent capital raising activities, according to BNY Mellon’s Depositary Receipts 2014 Midyear Update.

Banco Espirito Santo agrees to sell its Swiss private banking unit to CBH

Swiss-based Banque Privee Espirito Santo (BPES), a major stakeholder of Banco Espirito Santo (BES), has agreed to sell part of its Swiss private banking business to Compagnie Bancaire Helvetique (CBH).

GBST’s FTT solution goes live at global investment bank

GBST, the ASX-listed wealth management and Capital Markets technology specialists, hads launched its Syn~FTT solution at a top 10 US global investment bank.

Chicago Partners appoints new partner

Chicago Partners, a US-based RIA providing advisory services to individuals, families and institutions, has hired John Nicholas as a new partner.

CIMB-Principal Asset Management acquires Finansa Asset Management

CIMB-Principal Asset Management in Thailand has entered into a share purchase agreement to buy Finansa Asset Management (FAM) in Thailand for a deal worth THB225 million.

FCA fines ex-JP Morgan Cazenove chairman £450k

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has upheld a £450,000 fine on ex-JP Morgan Cazenove chairman Ian Hannam for market abuse after a prolonged court battle.

Morningstar to integrate with Schwab OpenView Gateway

Morningstar, a provider of independent investment research, said that it is participating in the Schwab OpenView GatewayTM, a flexible, open-architecture technology platform that enables integration between Schwab systems and participating technology providers.

Atlantic Trust names new MD for its Boston office

Atlantic Trust, a US-based wealth management division of CIBC, has named Susan Farris as new managing director and senior relationship manager for its Boston office.

Mitsubishi Corporation signs partnership deal with I Squared Capital Advisors

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with I Squared Capital Advisors (ISQ), a US-based independent infrastructure investment fund manager.