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Mike Morrow, Sales & Marketing Director,  Ascentric Ascentric seeks to clarify position on centralised investment propositions (CIPs)

Thu, 31 May 2012, 14:02

Ascentric has written to its users giving the platform’s understanding of the FSA’s Guidance Consultation GC12/06 on the permissions necessary to become involved in centralised investment propositions and model portfolios on a platform. »

Thumbs up FIS sees strong demand for wealth management solutions

Thu, 31 May 2012, 13:16

FIS has signed more than 20 agreements for wealth management solutions so far this year. »

Reuben Jeffery III , Chief Executive of Rockefeller & Co RIT Capital Partners and Rockefeller & Co form strategic partnership

Thu, 31 May 2012, 12:00

RIT Capital Partners plc (RIT), chaired by Lord (Jacob) Rothschild, and Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. the parent company of Rockefeller & Co, have created a strategic partnership. »

Risk Analysing sovereign risk for portfolio management decisions

Thu, 31 May 2012, 13:03

London, 12-13 June, 2012 – A seminar providing an overview of the historical background and the recent trends of sovereign risks, as well as an analysis of sovereign risk in bond portfolios, and discussing both the assessment and the monitoring of sovereign risk in a global equity portfolio. »

Man talking through loud hailer Seven new UBS ETFs launched on Xetra

Fri, 1 Jun 2012, 06:00

Seven new exchange-listed equity index funds from the issuer UBS Global Asset Management have been tradable in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment since Wednesday. »

Orange fraud sign with magnifying glass Cilli and Progressive Investment Funds to pay USD700,000 over commodity pool Ponzi scheme

Thu, 31 May 2012, 16:00

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has obtained a federal court consent order requiring defendants Victor Eugene Cilli and his company, Progressive Investment Funds LLC (Progressive), both formerly of Hackensack, NJ, to pay, jointly and severally, restitution of USD243,000 and a USD474,000 civil monetary penalty in connection with operating a commodity pool Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over USD500,000 and misappropriated investor funds. »

Handshake Maxim Group appoints managing director in fixed income department

Thu, 31 May 2012, 15:00

Maxim Group LLC, a leading full service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm, has appointed Larry Haag, Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Sales and Head of High Yield & Distressed. »

Two fingers SEC charges two investment advisers with fraud

Thu, 31 May 2012, 11:00

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Jorge Gomez, an investment adviser formerly located in Dallas, Texas and Mexico, with perpetrating a fraudulent scheme to misappropriate millions from an investment advisory client (“Client”). The SEC also has agreed to settle related charges against Roberto Aleph Espinosa, a former resident of Miami, Florida, who, in conjunction with Gomez, provided investment advisory and brokerage services to the Client. »

Handshake Kleinwort Benson appoints Stephen Rothwell as Head of Wealth Management

Thu, 31 May 2012, 14:04

Kleinwort Benson has appointed Stephen Rothwell as Head of Wealth Management. He joins from Schroders Private Banking, where he was Head of Business Development. »

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JOBS

  • Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    , Curtis Murray Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations. Significant pan African fund seeks bi-lingual Analyst ideally with over 2 years sol... read more
  • Senior Investment Director
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray Senior Investment Director, UK Mid-market fund, London.Our well-respected client seeks a seasoned PE professional with a solid track record of closing deals ... read more
  • VP, in-House IR
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray VP, in-House IR, UK.  A European bank’s PE secondaries team requires a pro-active investment banker with a strong sales mentality to mange existin... read more
  • Analyst, PE Fund, UAE
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    Abu Dhabi, Curtis Murray Analyst, PE Fund, UAE.  An excellent entry point into private equity for somebody with good academic record and solid M&A traini... read more
  • Principal, Independent placement agent
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray Principal, Independent placement agent, UK.  Our client, with worldwide offices, seeks an experienced PE and/or Real Estate and/or Infrastructure fund-r... read more


EVENTS

Mines and Money Beijing

4 weeks 5 hours from now - Beijing

 Mines and Money Beijing is the fastest growing event in the Mines and Money Conference and Exhibition series, with delegate numbers increasing by 80% in 2012.

Over 900 delegates from China’s major SOEs, leading investment holding companies, sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, banks and brokerage houses gathered at the China World, Beijing to explore opportunities for Chinese outbound investment into global mining development projects from over 30 countries.

FATCA Implementation Summit

4 weeks 5 hours from now - New York

 One-day intensive specifically focused on the demands and complications of FATCA implementation.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

GAIM International 2013

4 weeks 5 hours from now - Monaco

 250 active hedge fund investors (41% of attendees) including pension funds, endowments, FoHFs, private banks and family offices will be in Monaco this June to meet asset managers. Match your fund and connect with the right investors with the Gaim Networking App and Gaim Select Meeting Maker. Hear from 150 speakers including STATE OF WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, WADHWANI, RAMIUS, QFS, CHEYNE, STANFORD MANAGEMENT CO…

2nd Annual Bank & Financial Institution Special Asset Executive on RE Workouts

4 weeks 1 day from now - Atlanta, Georgia

 IMN's series of Bank & Special Asset Forums continues to be the only place where “C”-level executives can meet to discuss the latest CRE workout issues. With 300-500 registered for our previous Forums. IMN is excited to bring this event and its brand new agenda back Southeast.

For more information visit the website - Don’t forget to reference discount code “GFM” when registering for 10% savings.

FATCA for Investment Managers

4 weeks 1 day from now - London

 An unprecedented change with significant impact on many levels

On January 17, 2013 the U.S Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released the long-awaited final FATCA regulations.

This closely followed the publication of draft IGA legislation and guidance for the UK-US agreement in December 2012.

As a result, Investment Firms now have an increased level of detail to hand and are moving closer to achieving implementation of FATCA operational compliance. However, numerous and, in some cases significant, additional items are yet to be clarified.

Preparing for the AIFMD

4 weeks 1 day from now - New York

 Ensure you’re up to speed on the guidelines and requirements of the AIFMD.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

6th Annual Optimizing Operational Efficiency in Energy Trading Conference

4 weeks 1 day from now - Houston, Texas

 Mitigating operational risk through managing data, reporting systems and accounting processes efficiently

New York Non- Traded REIT Industry Symposium

4 weeks 3 days from now - New York

 IMN’s New York Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium- the meeting place for the Non-Traded REIT and Broker/Dealer community in the East– bringing you the latest on key regulation and strategy impacting this market sector, as well as critical networking opportunities as the industry’s largest dedicated event on the East Coast.

For more information click here.  Don’t forget to reference discount code “GFM” when registering for 10% savings.

International Gold Mining Conference 2013

4 weeks 3 days from now - Zhaoyuan City

 The International Gold Mining Conference 2013 will invite world major & mid-tier gold miners and leading gold companies from China, countries’ government officials, active investors, and distinguished consulting firms to discuss gold mining trends, evaluate and structure investment portfolios, update the global & emerging countries’ investment opportunities, financial & capital raising strategies, M&A potentials and challenges, in-depth analyze gold & precious metals’ market outlook 2013, as well as advanced & innovative gold mining & development technologies etc.

23rd Annual FundForum International 2013

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Monaco

Still Bigger, Still Better & Still Innovating

FundForum International 2013 is the world's largest investment management conference for asset managers, fund selectors and distributors. It annually attracts over 1200 of the most influential executives in the industry and with over 200 speakers this year, the 2013 programme is the biggest and best to date
 

Outsourced CIO Summit

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Miami

 This is the only event that focuses in-depth on the key issues involved in deciding to outsource: governance and policy issues, various outsourcing models, vendor selection, due diligence, and much more.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

3rd Annual Private Equity Operations and Compliance Forum

5 weeks 5 hours from now - New York

 Whether you’re from a fund-of-fund, a large fund or a small to mid-sized fund, you’ll find immense value by attending this in-demand program. 

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount
 

The Trading Show Chicago

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Chicago

The Trading Show Chicago is North America’s leading electronic trading conference and exhibition. With three conference streams – HFT World Chicago, Quant Invest Chicago and Exchange Technology World Chicago – you can meet with the entire value chain, including HFTs, quants, exchanges, investors, regulators, markets makers and technology providers, in one place at one time. The show also features a FREE exhibit with on-floor seminars on trading technology and strategy. For more information please visit our website.

Exchange Technology World Chicago

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Chicago

 Exchange Technology World Chicago is North America's first conference designed for Heads of Technology at trading venues. The event will focus on infrastructure, low latency, listing infrastructure, data, technology challenges, and optimization post-trade. Discover the latest developments in trading venue technology. Exchange Technology World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.

High Frequency Trading World Chicago

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Chicago

High Frequency Trading World Chicago is where leading HFTs, funds, proprietary traders, asset managers, brokers, exchanges and investors come to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for HFT. HFT World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features Exchange Technology World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.
 

Quant Invest Chicago

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Chicago

Quant Invest Chicago is the leading investment strategy conference for quant investors and their managers. This is where institutional investors, asset managers and quant experts come to explore new trends, asset allocation, portfolio construction, modeling and risk management. Quant Invest Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Exchange Technology world Chicago. For more information please visit our website.

Asset Allocation for Insurance APAC

5 weeks 5 hours from now - Hong Kong

 This marcus evans conference offers the ideal platform in which to share and discuss the latest developments in asset allocation strategies for insurance companies to gain a competitive edge by proactively optimizing, managing and growing their portfolios, and remain compliant to Solvency II and its equivalents in a low interest and inflation environment.

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing

5 weeks 18 hours from now - New York

 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused capital introduction event bringing together active investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in emerging markets.
At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they need in their allocation and capital raising efforts: targeted private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
 

DCIO Market Share Summit

5 weeks 1 day from now - Miami

 Interact directly with consultants, advisors, platforms, and DCIO thought leaders as they discuss the keys to success in the retirement planning industry.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

Agriculture Investment Summit 2013

5 weeks 2 days from now - London

Agriculture Investment Summit is where you will meet leading agriculture investors and key stakeholders who are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible investing in agriculture. The 6th annual conference is a forum for investors, managers and producers to forge solid relationships and make profitable and investment decisions. 

Funds Taxation Ireland

5 weeks 2 days from now - Dublin

 Providing technical updates and guidance on key funds taxation challenges

The Fund Taxation Ireland Forum has been specifically structured to provide a concise, but comprehensive, update on key tax developments impacting the Irish Funds Industry. In just one day, clarify your understanding and gain technical
guidance on essential issues, including:
• FATCA and other trends towards more tax
transparent regimes
• Investor tax reporting developments in differing
jurisdictions
• Financial transaction taxes (FTT) and other key
European developments
• Withholding and capital gains and other
investment tax changes


People moves

Lorraine Chong, director of research, Weston Financial Weston Financial hires Lorraine Chong as director of research

Fri, 17/05/2013 - 16:10

Weston Financial has appointed Lorraine Chong as director of research.

William McGilivray, director, Bedell Trust Bedell Trust appoints experienced trust practitioner in London

Fri, 17/05/2013 - 06:13

Bedell Trust has appointed William McGilivray as a director in the firm’s London office.

New York Deutsche Bank appoints Jerry W Miller as head of asset and wealth management Americas

Thu, 16/05/2013 - 16:09

Deutsche Bank has appointed Jerry W Miller as head of asset and wealth management Americas, effective immediately.

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