All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Singapore’s MAS commits S$6.5bn to asset managers in equity scheme  

The latest group comprises Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments, and Natixis Investment Managers. 

Barclays secures FCA nod to provide targeted investor support  

The service is scheduled to launch later this year, and the initial focus will be on helping new investors begin investing. 

Goldman Sachs automates retail investor voting options

Individual investors can set standing orders that automatically direct their votes in line with guidance from the bank’s board.

DTCC takes stake in iCapital in private markets push

The companies intend to link data, operational processes, and market participants throughout the private investment lifecycle.

Swiss probe into Julius Baer ends with findings of “serious” AML violations

The regulator consolidated two proceedings, as both involved lapses in the bank’s risk management as well as culture.

Foreign banks eye merger with UBS – report  

Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Standard Chartered are among the names reportedly being discussed by financial portals. 

Intesa’s private banking arm hit by voice AI scam – report  

Cooperation between authorities in China, Portugal, and Italy led to the recovery of roughly €53m.

Citadel broadens quant hiring from AI research labs – report  

Citadel is continuing to recruit university graduates while approaching researchers at AI laboratories including Google DeepMind.

Standish agrees to buy NCM Fund Services 

NCM supports funds focused on private equity, venture capital, real assets, social impact, and private debt. 

HSBC looks to re-enter India equity broking business – report  

The bank is responding to greater interest among wealthy customers in equity-related products.