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Polar Capital announces Paris office as ‘Brexit shadow’ looms
Polar Capital has confirmed a raft of changes to the business, including the opening of a Paris location, as it looks to expand its European presence in light of Brexit uncertainties.
Woodford cancer treatment holding jumps 51%
Neil Woodford saw his stake in an unquoted cancer treatment company jump $35.4m (£26.6m, €30.3m) in his investment trust on Friday as it announced pricing on its initial public offering.
Ex-Barclays Wealth chief’s insight tool courting investors
Former Barclays Wealth and Investment chief executive Akshaya Bhargava has founded a fintech app, which promises to bring insights from institutional asset management to private investors and their advisers.
Praemium secures regulatory approval to launch UAE funds
Australian investment platform Praemium has launched five investment funds in the UAE, as it prepares to set up shop in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC).
China nationalises troubled insurer Anbang
Insurance giant Anbang is entirely under government control after the country’s regulator confirmed it has seized over 98% of the formerly privately-held conglomerate.