All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

US regulator fines BofA’s wealth unit Merrill over SAR failures 

The regulator said the broker-dealer did not meet reporting and recordkeeping obligations and agreed to a $7.5m civil penalty. 

General Atlantic in talks to buy PAG’s stake in Nuvama Wealth – report  

The proposed transaction is valued at about $1.82bn (Rs171.38bn), the report said citing sources.   

Mirae Asset lauches MAPS trading app in Hong Kong 

The app is designed to let investors use one platform to reach products and exchanges in several markets. 

UK financial watchdog consults on changes for closed ended investment funds

The proposals standardise safeguards for new investment managers, reinforce board independence from shareholders, and restrict manager-shareholder voting.

Lombard Odier and Alpha Japan sign asset and distribution agreements

Across Europe and the UK, Lombard Odier will distribute Alpha Japan LO am’s Japanese equity strategies.

Asset manager Mirova gets new chief executive  

Léa Dunand-Chatellet will lead Mirova’s growth by expanding global sustainable investments and integrating listed and private assets.  

AI-driven wealth firm Arca lands $64m investment

The new capital will support efforts to add clients, increase the number of advisers, and further build its platform and brand.

European advisers face ‘management gap’ on clients’ digital assets – Study

The research revealed that a sizeable portion of clients’ digital asset holdings remains outside the advisory process.

Australian Financial Planning Group gets minority investment from Kudu  

The funds will be used to back further expansion, including adding advisers and looking at acquisitions. 

Financial advisers target asset growth despite market strains: Study

The study found that advisers expect assets under management to rise by 11.9% over the coming year.