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Verdict Staff

ASIC bans former Victorian client adviser for five years

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Sebastian Konjevic from providing financial services for five years after an investigation found he had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.

UAE reaches deal with US to combat tax evasion

The US government has struck a preliminary agreement with the UAE to undertake financial data sharing program designed to net US citizen evading taxes by hiding away wealth in offshore accounts.

SEI’s administration services support Logan Circle Partners move into the global market

SEI said that Logan Circle Partners (Logan Circle) will expand its relationship with the company as Logan Circle broadens its distribution into global markets through a Qualifying Investor Fund (QIF) umbrella.

Citizens Financial launches premier banking business in Michigan and Ohio

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has expanded its wealth management business by launching its premier banking business in Michigan and Ohio.

Hamilton Lane strengthens Asia presence with senior appointments

Hamilton Lane, a global private markets asset management firm, has strengthened Asia presence with senior hires as a continuation of the firm’s expansion in the region.

Family office expert Rick Flynn floats own firm

Rick Flynn, an expert who assists high-net-worth (HNW) families to preserve their wealth, has established his own family office business.

Skandia hires new product director

Skandia, part of Old Mutual Wealth, has hired Gower Wisdom as new product director.

Wexford Capital selects SS&C GlobeOp for fund administration

Wexford Capital has selected SS&C GlobeOp to deliver a range of services including middle- and back-office, regulatory reporting and investor solutions for its private equity funds and hedge funds.

Nomura Asset Management opens new office in Dubai

Japan’s Nomura Asset Management has opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as part of its plans to expand its presence into the Middle East.

Bank Of England launches new framework to test for cyber vulnerabilities

In a speech at the British Bankers’ Association, Andrew Gracie, Executive Director, Resolution at the Bank of England, formally launched a new framework to help identify areas where the financial sector could be vulnerable to sophisticated cyber-attack.