09/25/2012

Sir Andrew Crockett Obituary

Sir Andrew Crockett, who has died aged 69, was the only Briton to have held the post of general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the Basle-based institution which fosters co-operation between the world’s central banks.

09/25/2012

Sanlam to merge Principal and Merchant Securities

A source familiar with the situation said the merger of Merchant Securities with discretionary fund managers Principal would lead to Sanlam targeting high-end clients with more than £500,000 to invest.

09/25/2012

Liontrust Asset Management positive inflows increase

The chief executive concluded by suggesting that Liontrust sees the changes as an opportunity as it continues to focus on its clients’ needs over the long term through its defined investment process.

09/25/2012

Natixis Asset Management creates new investment division

Seeyond's offering is marketed by Natixis Global Asset Management's global distribution platform and is intended for all types of investors, both professional and non-professional: institutional investors, companies, multi-managers, private bank

09/24/2012

Coutts appointments General Manager for Asia

The General Manger will bring together all components of the business and enhance connectivity with our UK and Swiss hubs. Currently based in London as Chief of Staff for the Wealth Division,

09/23/2012

Net outflow at Aberdeen but quality improves

Assets under management rose by 1% in the two months to £184 billion but there was a net outflow of about £100 million. That figure hid an inflow of £6.1 billion into higher-margin business against a £6.2 billion departure from lo

09/20/2012

Towry streamlines with £47m debt package

The package, arranged by private equity majority owners Palamon Capital Partners, replaces an existing "mezzanine" facility, a form of debt more expensive to service than a standard loan.