Companies
Deutsche Bank wealth arm eyes super-rich in Asia, Middle East
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management is hiring 100 client managers around the world in a bid to target the ultra-wealthy, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
ANALYSIS: Margin pressure points to more fund group M&A
The headlines say fund groups’ profits fell, but what else can we learn from McKinsey & Company’s Asset Management 2017 report into the European funds industry?
PEOPLE MOVES: SEC, First State, Ashburton
The US regulator has appointed co-directors of its Enforcement Division, while First State Investment is losing its head of global resources and Ashburton Investments bolsters its multi-asset team.
Holborn Assets ‘temporarily’ ceases all regulated UK activities
Holborn Assets Ltd has applied to the Financial Conduct Authority to temporarily cease all of its regulated activity with immediate effect, but has no plans to close its UK operations, managing director Christopher Wicks confirmed to International Adviser.
PEOPLE MOVES: Mirae Asset Life, HSBC, Schroders
Mirae Asset Life Insurance’s chief executive has resigned and been replaced by one of the company’s vice presidents. HSBC has created a head of financial crime compliance role for its Channel Islands and Isle of Man operations, while Schroders has appointed a head of multi-asset product for north Asia.