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Euroclear Nederland ends paper certificates

Euroclear Nederland (formerly Necigef), the Dutch central security depository, is one of the key contributors in delivering a ‘paperless’ securities market for the Netherlands.

Unicredit taps Asian markets with Singapore dollar bond

It has a maturity of 10.5 years with a callable option after 5.5 years, and pays a coupon of 5.5 percent.

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index in December

Performance numbers are listed below.

Jupiter Fund Management AUM Up In Q4

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, net mutual fund inflows were 490 million pounds.

Cofunds reveals most popular funds in Q4 2012

The Jupiter Merlin Income portfolio was the most popular fund on the Cofunds platform

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Sees 4% Hedge-Fund Returns

The $2.19 trillion hedge-fund industry last year trailed global stocks for the fifth time in seven years.

Polar Capital Holdings plc : - AUM Update

Movements in the Group's AUM over the nine month period.

AuM of Polish investment funds rise to record level

Assets under management of Polish investment funds increased in December by 3.7%

Generali Targets Operating Result of Over EUR5 Billion

The insurer said it will do this by focusing its business on the core insurance activities in specific geographic areas

Hedge fund index SS&C GlobeOp posts 1.27% gross return in December

The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for December, 2012 measured 1.27%.

JP Morgan and Schroders bankers lined up for retail launch

Harington will bring with him a breadth of experience in emerging markets

Newedge to act as Swap counterparty to NEF's Ucits funds

We are excited about working with NEF

UBS rolls out 61 ETFs on Borsa Italiana

The launch is the largest one-time listing of ETFs in the history of Borsa Italiana

UniCredit inspires Italians with biggest ever OBG book

The national champion priced its €1bn seven year from €6.5bn of orders, throwing the door open for second tier Italian names, which bankers are urging to take advantage of the strong market.

Euroclear Bank and Citi team up for triparty collateral management

Clients will benefit from greater interoperability and choice as to where they finance and custody their assets. Citi will continue to hold the assets as custodian, while the securities move across markets and time zones via Euroclear’s global &ldqu

BlackRock to buy Credit Suisse European ETF business

The deal is expected to be announced shortly, said the source, who declined to be identified because the deal is not yet public. The value of the deal could not be determined.

Hedge fund multi-millionaire and Mayfair-based designer snap up one of Savile Row's most famous names

The 163-year-old business, which counts King Edward VII, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Lawrence Olivier and Humphrey Bogart among its former clients, was sold by private investors who have owned the brand since 2005.

Frankfurt-based accelerando associates to expand advisory-only consulting

German-based advisory firm accelerando associates has strengthened its advisory-only consulting business on European fund distribution.

Brooks Macdonald launches income fund for ex-New Star manager

The Global Equity Income fund will predominantly invest in global equity securities, with the aim of providing income and capital growth.

Brooks Macdonald launches two income funds

The Global Equity Income fund (GEIF) will be run by Toby Thompson, who joined the firm from New Star in 2011.

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