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Verdict Staff

MAI completes Evoke Advisors acquisition, raising AUM to $65bn

With the addition of Evoke Advisors, MAI now operates across 34 offices in the US.

Emirates NBD looks to establish investment banking franchise in India-report

Emirates NBD Capital (EmCap) reportedly has applied for an investment banking licence in India.

Finster AI secures $15m funding for New York expansion

The Series A round was led by FinTech Collective, while the Seed round was led by Peak XV, with ongoing participation from Hoxton Ventures.

Starwood Capital gets approval for operation from DIFC-report

The firm is currently in the process of hiring personnel in the Gulf region and may consider deploying capital there.

JPMorgan Chase appoints David Frame as global private bank CEO

David Frame was previously the US private bank CEO.

FCA to extend non-financial misconduct rules beyond banking

From 1 September 2026, around 37,000 regulated firms, including asset managers and hedge funds will be subject to the proposed rules.

HSBC AM forays into active ETF market with five funds

These funds are available to retail, wholesale, and institutional investors in Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Sweden, and the UK.

EP Wealth Advisors acquires RIA firm Buffington Mohr McNeal

This deal adds nearly $900m in assets under management to EP Wealth Advisors.

Syfe secures $80m in Series C funding for Asia-Pacific expansion

The latest round brings Syfe’s total funding to date to $132m.

QFC signs MoU with Ashmore Group to expand Qatar’s capital markets

This strategic partnership is expected to bolster the local asset management sector through knowledge exchange and the development of investment solutions.