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eToro strikes proxy voting contract with Broadridge

Nov 16, 2022

FundsSocial investing network eToro has partnered with fintech Broadridge to develop a proxy voting service for its users.

Saxo UK names COO

Nov 16, 2022

Saxo, COOThe UK arm of Danish investment fintech Saxo has appointed former Bank of America executive Simon Camilleri as chief operating officer (COO).

Funds Europe announces 2022 awards winners

Nov 11, 2022

Funds Europe Awards 2022Colin Purdie of Aviva Investors emerged as CIO of the Year at the Funds Europe Awards 2022, held on Thursday, November 10.

Binance rescues crypto exchange FTX after liquidity crisis

Nov 09, 2022

Crypto FTX, BinanceOne of the largest crypto exchanges, FTX, in the market has been bailed out by rival platform Binance after a “liquidity crunch” left it near to collapse.

BlackRock and Vanguard announce proxy voting changes

Nov 09, 2022

Blackrock, Vanguard, ProxymityTwo of the world’s largest asset managers intend to make changes to their proxy voting processes that will see investors in pooled funds able to participate in shareholder votes.

BNP Paribas SS scores ABN Amro outsourcing deal

Nov 09, 2022

BNP Paribas SS, ABN Amro, outsourcing,ABN Amro Investment Solutions is to outsource its dealing and middle office functions to BNP Paribas Securities Services.

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