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Xapo Moves to Switzerland Citing Customer Privacy Concerns

Xapo indicated that its company representatives would now face potential fines and prison time for revealing customer information

Hutchison says in talks with VimpelCom on Italian mobile merger

Conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd , controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, confirmed on Thursday it is in talks with Russian telecoms group VimpelCom Ltd about a possible merger of their Italian mobile businesses

Marshall Wace Enters Quant Market With 80 Capital Purchase

Marshall Wace, a London-based hedge fund manager, bought 80 Capital to start a quantitative strategy, joining firms such as Man Group Plc in the computer-driven market

Will Neil Woodford’s lucky streak last?

Having graduated from Exeter University with a degree in economics in 1981, he started working in the City at Dominion Insurance later that year.

EBRD persuaded Belarus to privatise state bank to unlock investment

The decision to privatise Belinvestbank was the result of a meeting between the presidents of Belarus and the EBRD – a move that could unlock dormant investment commitments to the recession-hit state

Britain enters a new 'golden' age of luxury home sales

Close to £1bn worth of property deal activity took place in the post-election dash to complete before luxury house prices rocket

SCB, Knight Frank to help ultra-rich invest in London property

Siam Commercial Bank is partnering with Knight Frank Thailand to open a window to real-estate investment in London

“Savvy Investor” an Instant Hit with Institutional Investors

A new professional network for pensions and investment professionals has proved an instant success, with 2000 registered members only two months after launch.

London, Singapore can boost links to ride insurance sector growth: MAS

Rising wealth and ageing population are among the factors which drive growing demand for insurance, says Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon.

Yield-Hungry Investors Are Re-fueling the Currencies Trading Market

Foreign-exchange managers are back in vogue.

Guernsey's Choice Of Fund Structures

Guernsey offers a flexible choice of business vehicles for structuring funds and associated management and special purpose vehicles.

Deutsche Boerse incoming CEO banks on Asia

Lack of growth in its European business has forced the company to seek business opportunities abroad.

Volta announces change in primary central cecurities depositary

Volta Finance is a closed-ended limited liability company incorporated in Guernsey

RBC Global Asset Management Adds Three New Funds to its SICAV Range

Broadens global investor access to the strengthened capabilities of its London-based investment team

Gibraltar Finance attended Hedge Fund Startup Forum 2015, in London

Gibraltar Finance together with members of the Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association attended and exhibited at the Hedge Fund Startup Forum 2015 held on the 6th May in London.

Amundi Starts Three Low-Carbon Funds in Europe for Institutions

MSCI started its Low Carbon Leaders indexes in September, developing them with Amundi and two European pension funds.

All Things Nice launches Fine Wine Investment arm to tap HNIs in India

With regard to investing in wine, Agarwal states, “We build bespoke portfolios of carefully selected investment grade wines for private investors.

Firms eye Nairobi, London bourses

The local capital market is set to witness fresh capital injection with the planned dual listing of companies in Nairobi and London bourses.

Taiwan’s Fubon Life eyes Madame Tussauds deal

Taiwan’s Fubon Life is reportedly close to acquiring London tourist attraction Madame Tussauds for £330 million

EFGAM launches high conviction global equity fund

EFG Asset Management has launched a New Capital Global Equity Conviction fund for head of equity research Robin Milway.

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