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Verdict Staff

Deutsche AM hires new chief investment strategist for Americas

Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche AM) has appointed David Bianco as chief investment strategist for the Americas and head of equities in the US.

Invesco names EMEA CIO for fixed income unit

US-based investment management firm Invesco has appointed Gareth Isaac to the newly created role of EMEA CIO for Invesco Fixed Income (IFI).

Optimism in offshore private equity industry to remain strong in 2017

More than half of Limited Partners (LPs) are planning to increase or maintain their investment in offshore private equity funds in the next five years, according to a global survey by offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes.

National Australia Bank partners with Heffron for SMSF set-up service

National Australia Bank (NAB) has collaborated with Heffron SMSF Solutions to introduce a new self managed super fund (SMSF) establishment service that will help investors to setup and administer their own fund.

Fidelity secures licence to roll out onshore investment products in China

Fidelity International, a Bermuda-based investment management company, has secured licence from the Asset Management Association of China to launch investment products in the country.

Marble Point Credit Management concludes American Capital CLO Management acquisition

Greenwich-based Marble Point Credit Management has closed the acquisition of American Capital CLO Management (ACCLOM), formerly an affiliate of American Capital.

Credit Suisse names new Singapore CEO

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse has appointed Benjamin Cavalli as the new CEO of its Singapore business, replacing Lito Camacho who will continue to serve as vice chairman Asia Pacific.

Singapore prosecutors charge Falcon banker over 1MDB case

A former branch manager of Switzerland’s Falcon Private Bank has been indicted by Singapore prosecutors as part of its probe over scandal-ridden Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

New York Life to snap up majority stake in Credit Value Partners

Asset manager New York Life Investments has agreed to purchase a majority stake in boutique investment firm Credit Value Partners (CVP) for an undisclosed amount.

Boosting cyber security and risk management practices: Are industry collaborations the best way?

Industry collaborations seem to be the most robust way to combat the emergence of new methods of financial crime that have created challenges for regulators, institutions and technology firms alike, writes Ouliana Smith, Head of Content at WealthInsight