All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Centralis Group buys US-based PINE Advisor Solutions

The deal enhances Centralis’ expertise in regulatory compliance and fund services.

Monte dei Paschi board greenlights Mediobanca merger and delisting plan

This move will end Mediobanca’s presence as an independent listed company, concluding its role as a major banking institution in Italy.

ASK Asset & Wealth Management gets SEBI nod for mutual fund operations

ASK plans to offer a range of products including active equity, passive strategies, hybrid, and fixed-income funds.

AllianceBernstein picks SimCorp as core investment tech partner

The system will form part of AllianceBernstein’s central infrastructure, supporting front-to-back investment operations.

EFG teams up with Capital Group to expand investment solutions

EFG clients will be able to access a broader selection of investment options offered by Capital Group, both current and future.

Barclays appoints UBS executive as COO for Asia private banking arm  

Schlossmacher has more than 30 years of experience in wealth management, working across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. 

Deutsche Bank to boost private banking in emerging markets – report 

This recruitment drive forms part of a strategy to raise headcount in the division by 50% over the next three years.  

Founding-era leaders regain control of Matthews International

Founder G. Paul Matthews and executive chairman Mark Headley are set to take a controlling interest in the firm.

JPMorgan Chase names new COO to drive AI expansion

Guy Halamish will collaborate with the leaders of markets, global banking, payments, and securities services.

Mariner selects State Street’s Charles River wealth platform

The decision comes as Mariner sets its sights on expanding its advisor team from the current 2,080 to 5,000.