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BBR Staff
Principal Global Investors seeking to buy boutique asset managers
Principal Global Investors, a New York-based global asset management firm, is reportedly exploring options to purchase boutique asset management firms as part of plans to boost its assets portfolio.
Temenos launches enhanced version of its WealthManager platform
Temenos, a provider of banking software solutions, has unveiled the latest version of its front-office platform for wealth management firms, called WealthManager.
Barclay Wealth registers double-digit percentage growth in assets last year in Switzerland
As a result of increases in the number of customers from outside the UK, the Swiss wealth management unit of Barclays had added client assets and recruited bankers last year, and is now reporting a rise in assets under management (AUM) by a low double-digit percentage.
US dollar may turn into safe havens in 2012 for investors
According to Bill ONeill, CIO at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, the US dollar is a safe option in a shrinking set of safe haven options.
Miller/ Russell selects Interactive Advisory Software to implement growth plans
Phoenix-based Miller/Russell & Associates has selected Interactive Advisory Softwares (IAS) Solution 360° technology to better implements its growth plans.
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Over 80% of SFOs are offering family security services, says survey
Many single-family offices (SFOs) are diversifying their bespoke and concierge offerings to provide clients with family security services. The number of such SFOs is on the rise, says a report by the Rothstein Kass Family Office Group.
Wealth management firms to increase IT spending, says survey
Celent, a Boston-based financial research and consulting firm has published a report that says that 2012 will see wealth management firms investing more in client communication tools.
National Bank acquires HSBC Securities in Canada
National Bank of Canada has completed its acquisition of the full service investment advisory business of HSBC Securities (Canada) and certain assets related to the segregated fund and insurance business of HSBC Securities Insurance Agency, which it says would help in serving the wealth management needs of investors.
India to be key investment economy of 2012
China has been projected as the most prospective emerging market but many analysts are voting for India. According to Edward Bland, head of investment research at Duncan Lawrie, the UK-based private bank, India is the market to watch for within emerging markets in 2012.
Berry signs strategic administration deal with SEI
UK-based private client wealth manager firm, Berry Asset Management, has signed a strategic administration partnership deal with SEI.