Companies
Guardian unit enters into deal with Optimus Capital
GWM Investment Management has bought a stake in discretionary investment manager Optimus Capital to widen the range of services it can offer.
UAE lender buys Turkish private bank for $3.2bn
Dubai’s Emirates NBD has agreed to buy Turkey’s Denizbank from Russia’s state-owned Sberbank for $3.2bn.
Charles Stanley Direct ditches Woodford from buy list
Charles Stanley Direct has booted Woodford Equity Income from its preferred funds list on concerns about its exposure to early stage companies.
Japan’s rich targeted in offshore joint venture
Bank of Singapore and Japan-based SMBC Trust Bank have said they will partner to serve Japanese high net worth clients seeking offshore investments.
Carrick Wealth names Botswana head
Financial adviser firm Carrick Wealth has appointed one of its own to lead its Botswana operation, with a remit to ensure the firm maintains and grows its strong presence in the nation.