Standard Chartered global head of wealth management quits Singapore-based role
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by Mark Battersby
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Standard Chartered global head wealth management, deposits and mortgages Marc Van de Walle has left his Singapore -based role at the bank.  In a LinkedIn post on 28 March he said: "There is always more to do and yet, in the course of last year, as I reflected on my aspirations for the future, I […] The post Standard Chartered global head of wealth management quits Singapore-based role appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Robin Hoekjan joins Amicorp FS from TMF Group as COO with immediate effect
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by Mark Battersby
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Amicorp FS (UK), the international specialist fund services group, has named Robin Hoekjan as chief operating officer with immediate effect. He will join the Company’s Executive Management team, which is separate to the PLC Board. Hoekjan brings with him a wealth of experience in the fund administration industry having worked across many jurisdictions, including London, […] The post Robin Hoekjan joins Amicorp FS from TMF Group as COO with immediate effect appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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BlackRock debuts its first actively managed ETFs in Europe
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by Mark Battersby
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BlackRock has launched its inaugural actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Europe. The iShares World Equity High Income UCITS ETF (WINC) and iShares US Equity High Income UCITS ETF (INCU), mark a significant milestone for BlackRock in the European market, catering to investor demand for income-focused strategies within the ETF space. BlackRock's latest offerings represent […] The post BlackRock debuts its first actively managed ETFs in Europe appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Jersey's TEAM aims for acquisitions in Europe, Caymans, Bermuda as AuM/A grow to £1bn
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by Mark Battersby
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Jersey-based TEAM said today (28 March) its "aim is to be in a great many more places and jurisdictions, including Europe (MiFid II) and further afield in markets such as the Cayman Islands and Bermuda". The AIM-listed wealth, asset management and financial services group revealed the plans to expand its international footprint in its final […] The post Jersey's TEAM aims for acquisitions in Europe, Caymans, Bermuda as AuM/A grow to £1bn appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Australia regulator wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard
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by Mark Battersby
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The Federal Court has found Vanguard Investments Australia contravened the law by making misleading claims about certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) exclusionary screens applied to investments in a Vanguard index fund, ASIC said in a statement (today) 28 March.  At a hearing before Justice O’Bryan on 8 March 2024, Vanguard admitted to engaging in […] The post Australia regulator wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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HK's Vistra unveils new brand and strategy after recent merger
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by Mark Battersby
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Hong Kong headquartered Vistra, a provider of essential business services, today reveals a sharper strategic focus and  what it describes as an inspiring new organisational purpose. Vistra said in a statement on 28 March that its vision was "to make operating globally feel borderless and frictionless and to help clients achieve progress without friction". The […] The post HK's Vistra unveils new brand and strategy after recent merger appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Jersey Private Funds 'maintain appeal' as bank deposits climb year-on-year
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by Mark Battersby
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Jersey’s banking sector performed strongly in 2023 while fund structuring remained resilient against a challenging high interest rate environment, according to the latest statistics for the island’s financial services industry. According to the most recent quarterly figures to be collated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) for the period ending 31 December 2023, the […] The post Jersey Private Funds 'maintain appeal' as bank deposits climb year-on-year appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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GAM 'in advanced talks' with HK financial institution for China growth, Singapore to be Asia hub
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by Mark Battersby
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GAM said today (27 March) it is actively pursuing two significant growth opportunities in Asia, both in Hong Kong and Singapore, and also flagged imminent plans for a new sales branch in Paris, France.  In its strategic progress report as part of its 2023 results GAM said it was in advanced discussions to establish an […] The post GAM 'in advanced talks' with HK financial institution for China growth, Singapore to be Asia hub appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Stonehage Fleming hires ex-Crestbridge Chris Cameron as trustee director in Jersey
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by Mark Battersby
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Stonehage Fleming, the international multi-family office, has hired Chris Cameron as trustee director in its Jersey Family Office and also appointed two further people for the division.  Cameron has 25 years' experience in trust and company administration, and joins Stonehage Fleming from Crestbridge Family Office Services where he was a client services director. Prior to […] The post Stonehage Fleming hires ex-Crestbridge Chris Cameron as trustee director in Jersey appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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Investment industry needs 'new mindset' amid net zero challenges with transition finance
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by Mark Battersby
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CFA Institute has today (27 March) published a report analysing the challenges implicit in transition finance as a pathway to net-zero. In the 'Navigating Transition Finance: An Action List' report, its authors Winnie Mak and Andres Vinelli said that while the UK and EU are among the markets which have sought to define transition finance […] The post Investment industry needs 'new mindset' amid net zero challenges with transition finance appeared first on Investment International ..read more
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