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Verdict Staff
IMA to be renamed as The Investment Association
The Investment Management Association (IMA) will be rebranded as The Investment Association (TIA) following the completion of its merger with Association of British Insurers (ABI) investment division on n 30 June 2014.
Pagoda Asset Management partners with Aponix Financial Technologists
Pagoda Asset Management, a long/short, TMT and consumer focused hedge fund launching in the fourth quarter of 2014, has partnered with Aponix Financial Technologists for advisory and guidance in acquiring and implementing best-of-breed technology for Pagoda’s launch.
BNP Paribas partner with CFA Institute to launch new Claritas programme
BNP Paribas Investment Partners has joined forces with CFA Institute to launch a new professional programme for its staff worldwide.
WMA introduces new personal share ownership initiative
The Wealth Management Association (WMA) has introduced a new initiative focused on encouraging personal share ownership and investing for all.
BNP Paribas to recruit 100 more wealth advisors in US
French banking major BNP Paribas is, reportedly, planning to expand its US wealth management operation by hiring 100 additional wealth advisors as part of a new expansion plan.
RBC eyes acquisitions to broaden wealth management capability
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is, reportedly, looking at potential acquisition to expand its wealth management business, grow its presence in alternative assets, and beef up US distribution.
Julius Baer expands private banking team in Netherlands
Swiss private banking group Julius Baer has expanded its private banking team in Netherlands by appointing three new relationship managers.
Global investors regain risk appetite, says BofA Merrill Lynch fund manager survey
Global investors have regained appetite for risk against the backdrop of strong liquidity and a fairly positive economic outlook, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for June.
Atlantic Trust adds three senior-level hires in Chicago and Denver offices
Atlantic Trust has added David Butts, Michael Zeier and Trevor Hancock in Chicago and Denver offices.
Standard Chartered scales down operations in South Korea
Standard Chartered has scaled back its presence in South Korea by selling two of its businesses in order to increase its focus on wealth products and services.