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Legg Mason announces Martin Currie merger
Global asset management firm Legg Mason has merged its subsidiary Martin Currie Global Funds (MCGF) into its Legg Mason Global Fund (LMGF), as part of a move to exploit greater economies of scale, the firm has revealed.
People Moves | news 14 Mar 16
HSBC GAM names Rudd head of UK wholesale
HSBC Global Asset Management has announced the appointment of Dan Rudd as head of wholesale, UK.
Aberdeen enters Abu Dhabi financial centre
Aberdeen Asset Management has confirmed that it will open an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) towards the end of the year.
Tax & Regulation | news 14 Mar 16
FAMR call for early pension access and advice definition change
The Financial Conduct Authority is calling for early access to pension pots to pay for advice costs, in its final report on the Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR) published today.
Vestra to be majority owned by Switzerland’s LGT
Vestra Wealth is to become majority owned by Swiss wealth manager LGT after it struck a deal to acquire shares in the business from Vestra’s external investors.