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Commodities | 16 Apr 18
Dubai firm to offer diamond trading using blockchain
The private office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family of Dubai, has teamed up with Indian entrepreneur and property developer Amit Lakhanpal, to launch a joint venture which will offer diamond trading using Blockchain technology.
Guernsey trust company fined for regulatory failings
An investigation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission identified serious instances of governance and operational failings at Guernsey-based trust company Richmond Fiduciary Group, resulting in a fine of £45,500 ($64,759, €52,508).
US asset manager buys majority stake in Hermes IM
One of the biggest US fund managers Federated Investors has bought a 60% stake in Hermes Investment Management from the UK’s BT Pension Scheme in a £246m ($350m, €284m) deal.
Pensioners bankrolling three generations
Nearly a third of those in the UK planning to retire in 2018 are financially helping out their families to the tune of around £4,300 ($4,829, €3,913) a year, increasing pressure on their own retirement plans and income, research from Prudential shows.
LGT digitalises the client experience
LGT has launched the first phase of its digital client lifecycle system.


