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Verdict Staff

Tencent Holdings launches new wealth management platform on chat tool QQ

China-based Tencent Holdings has partnered with Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-Tech Co to launch a new wealth management platform on its live chat tool QQ.

KPMG Corporate Finance buys St. Charles Capital

KPMG Corporate Finance (KPMG CF) has purchased all the assets of US-based investment bank, St. Charles Capital, for an undisclosed sum.

GFT Technologies to acquire Rule Financial and its international subsidiaries

GFT Technologies has signed an agreement via its subsidiary, GFT UK Limited, to acquire the UK-based company Rule Financial Limited and all its international subsidiaries.

Navigant teams up with Appway to enhance FATCA FIND

Navigant Consulting, a business services provider, has collaborated with Appway, a provider of client onboarding services, to enhance its proprietary software solution FATCA FIND.

SGSS unveils new trade repository reporting service

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has unveiled a new a trade repository reporting service for OTC derivatives under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

BHF-BANK selects Avaloq Banking Suite

BHF-BANK, a German private bank, has selected Avaloq Banking Suite to renew its core banking solution within an extensive IT modernisation program.

Barclay CTA index gains 0.87% in May

Managed futures gained 0.87% in May according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge.

Alger Associates sets up new subsidiary in UK

Alger Associates, a US-based fund manager, has set up a subsidiary in the UK, called Alger Management, to expand its global asset management operations.

Alter Domus buys Vigel & Associés in France

Alter Domus, a provider of fund and corporate services, has purchased Paris-based firm Vigel & Associés.

New York regulator sues Barclays over ‘dark pools’ activities

New York’s top securities regulator Eric Schneiderman has filed a fraud lawsuit against Barclays for allegedly favouring high-speed traders using its dark pool trading venue.