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Verdict Staff
Stanhope Capital appoints chairman, managing director ARTOC Group
Stanhope Capital has appointed Shafik Gabr, chairman and managing director of ARTOC Group for Investment and Development to its Advisory Board.
SSgA names new head of intermediary business for Asia Pacific
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has named James MacNevin as the new head of its intermediary business group for the Asia Pacific region.
Swedish central bank modernizes collateral management system with Polaris solution
Polaris Financial Technology has announced that Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, has chosen to implement Polaris’ Intellect Quantum Collateral Management System (QCMS).
Pakistan regulators revoke NAMCO’s asset management services license
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revoked the asset management services license of the National Asset Management Company (NAMCO) after the company failed to comply with agency’s regulations.
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management launches new fund
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (DeAWM) has launched the DWS CROCI Sector Opportunities Fund.
M&G Investments signs distribution agreement in Italy
M&G Investments Italy has entered into an agreement to distribute its funds through Credem and Banca Euromobiliare’s networks of advisers and private bankers.
UK FCA releases tool to improve adviser charging compliance
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its disclosure assessment tool to enable adviser firms to meet the regulatory standards under the Retail Distribution Review.
FINRA fines Barclays Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch for inaccurate blue-sheet data
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has censured and fined Barclays Capital; Goldman, Sachs & Co; and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, US$1m each for failing to provide complete and accurate information about trades performed by the firms and their customers, commonly known as “blue sheet” data, to FINRA, the SEC and other regulators.
CIBC FirstCaribbean launches private wealth office in Cayman Islands
CIBC FirstCaribbean has opened its private wealth management office Cayman Islands, the first among six centers the bank plans to establish across the region.
Henderson names new retail distribution head for Australia
Henderson Global Investors has hired Jordan Tang as new head of retail distribution for Australia.