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Verdict Staff

Tackling serious failings in firms

The FCA has today published a statement on how we will address serious failings of standards in firms.

Citigroup names new CEO for Qatar

Citigroup has appointed Carmen Haddad as the new chief executive officer for Qatar as it eyes expansion in the region.

BNP Paribas could pay up to $9bn as settlement with US authorities

French lender BNP Paribas SA is expected to shell out $8-$9bn along with any other punishment set out by the US investigators as part of a potential settlement with authorities over violations of sanctions.

Schroders achieves first stage of deployment with Vermilion reporting suite

Vermilion Software, a provider of client reporting and communications software, said that it has achieved a key milestone in the deployment of the Vermilion Reporting Suite at Schroders.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management unveils new European high yield bond fund

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has unveiled a new Luxembourg-domiciled bond fund that targets the European high yield market.

Gazprombank Asset Management names new head of structured products

Russia-based Gazprombank Asset Management has named Igor Kan as the new vice-president and head of structured products portfolio management and trading.

F&C Investments expands wholesale team

F&C Investments has expanded its wholesale team by hiring John Bennett as head of wholesale institutions and Martin Weisinger as head of wholesale private wealth.

HSBC Global Asset Management unveils low volatility equity fund

HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has unveiled a new Luxembourg domiciled low volatility equity fund for investors in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Women in Canada increasingly influence billions of dollars in Charitable giving each year: TD report

Women are playing an increasingly important role in charitable giving and philanthropy in Canada, donating more often than men and with more money to give than ever before, according to a TD report.

Charles Stanley names new head of distribution

Charles Stanley has hired Graham Hooper as the new head of distribution, effective July 2014.