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London London increases lead in foreign exchange trading as global turnover drops seven per cent

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 10:07

The UK accounted for 37 per cent of global foreign exchange trading in October 2012, according to figures from TheCityUK. »

Competition Mutual fund and ETF price competition rising for US banks, says Fitch

Thu, 31 Jan 2013, 06:00

Price competition among providers of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds is likely to put pressure on investment management fee growth for US trust and custodial banks, according to Fitch Ratings. »

ETFs Nearly half of European pension funds to increase allocation to ETFs over next five years

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 14:01

Some 47 per cent of pension professionals across Europe intend to increase their exposure to exchange-traded funds over the next five years, according to a survey carried out by State Street Global Advisors (SSgA). »

Thumbs up Investor Confidence Index rises in January by 5.4 points to reach 86.8

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 16:14

The State Street Global Investor Confidence Index (ICI) rose for a second consecutive month in January, increasing by 5.4 points from December’s revised reading of 81.4 to finish at 86.8. »

Geoff Cook, chief executive, Jersey Finance Jersey signs tax agreements with Brazil and Latvia

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 12:04

Jersey has signed two further Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) with Brazil and Latvia. »

Numbers and magnifying glass MSCI completes acquisition of InvestorForce

Thu, 31 Jan 2013, 06:02

MSCI has completed its acquisition of InvestorForce, a provider of performance reporting solutions to the institutional investment community in the US. »

Index BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index posted 18 per cent return in 2012

Thu, 31 Jan 2013, 06:55

The BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index posted an 18 per cent return last year, beating the 16 per cent gain by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index of US shares and reversing a 2011 loss even as overall depositary receipt trading shrank, according to BNY Mellon’s year-end report on the DR market. »

Jean-Luc Landry, chairman and portfolio manager at Landry Investment Management Landry Morin US Momentum Fund tops US equity performance charts for 2012

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 16:03

The Landry Morin US Momentum Fund achieved an annual return of +28.8 per cent for the year ended 31 December 2012, making it the best one-year performer among the 777 US equity funds ranked by Morningstar in Canada.  »

Globe and money EBRD launches USD1bn seven-year global bond

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 11:38

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a USD1bn seven-year global bond issue, the borrower’s first ever benchmark offering in this maturity. »

Howard Present, president and chief executive of F-Squared Investments F-Squared Investments passes USD10bn in AUM

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 11:31

F-Squared Investments has exceeded USD10bn in assets under management or model manager agreements as of 4 January 2013, up from approximately USD5.6bn in the previous year.  »

Jeff Spears, chief executive of Sanctuary Wealth Services Crosspoint Capital Management hires Sanctuary Wealth Services

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 10:15

Crosspoint Capital Management, an asset management firm serving individuals, RIAs and institutions, has hired Sanctuary Wealth Services to support its business. »

Brandon Snow, portfolio manager, Cambridge Canadian Asset Allocation Corporate Class Brandon Snow named co-manager of Cambridge Canadian Asset Allocation Corporate Class

Wed, 30 Jan 2013, 14:13

CI Investments has named Brandon Snow, principal and portfolio manager with Cambridge Advisors, as a portfolio manager of Cambridge Canadian Asset Allocation Corporate Class. »

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Handshake Nikko AM appoints Ross Long as chief legal officer

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 14:01

Nikko Asset Management has appointed Ross Long as its chief legal officer with effect from 24 June 2013.

David Williams, director of sales for wealth management, Northern Trust Northern Trust appoints David Williams as director of sales for wealth management

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 12:17

Northern Trust has promoted David Williams to the role of sales director for wealth management.

Handshake SS&C appoints Timothy Reilly as senior vice president, institutional outsourcing

Tue, 18/06/2013 - 16:02

SS&C Technologies has appointed Timothy Reilly as senior vice president of institutional outsourcing for its institutional services division.  

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