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AAA-rated Fidelity PM on why he is benchmark agnostic

London-based Alex Duffy has found a way of visiting companies in Asia, Africa and South America while complying with Covid-19 restrictions.

Five investor behavioural biases to look out for

Mr Thaler was awarded his prize for creating a "more realistic analysis of how people think and behave when making economic decisions".

EBRD to boost green financing for residents in Romania

The loan combines €4 million of concessional funding from TaiwanICDF with €11 million of EBRD finance.

Moore to take lead role on Threadneedle European Select as Dudding steps back

Dudding to focus on global equity fund

Aktia Asset Management Ltd to merge with Aktia Bank Plc on 1 January 2021

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Buying an advice firm during lockdown

In an interview with Financial Adviser, Mr Ford says that with the business heading towards profitability, he and his team were able to ponder acquisitions for the first time in years.

ABN Amro tops up fintech venture fund

Six new companies were added to the portfolio in 2020, with four follow-up investments to support further growth.

Baillie Gifford launches UK version of blockbusting health fund

Over the past year the Ucits version of the fund has returned 68.1%, with Covid-19 vaccine creator Moderna one of the big winners in the portfolio.

UK alts boutique buys Irish firm to expand into Europe

The acquisition is part of the firm's strategic growth plan that includes distributing its funds to European investors.

Private investment firm buys LV for £530m

Customers will also benefit from the increased investment that Bain Capital will provide.

Nordea joins leading asset managers in commitment to Net Zero Emissions Goal

They also commit to support investing aligned with net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

Apex to provide full suite of fund services to Frontera Capital Group

Frontera selected Apex due to their range of relevant solutions, depth of experience and reputation for providing a responsive, flexible and solution-oriented service.

ASI expands sustainable EM equity efforts with new launch

Global emerging markets team to steer high-conviction strategy that will invest in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Nordic boutique launched by Odin and NBIM veterans

Oslo-based group set to focus on global equity opportunities with several experienced investors from regional firms.

Investors still in dark about being stripped of protections post-Brexit

There has been no effort to alert UK investors in EU-domiciled funds they will not recourse to the FSCS and will have to apply to foreign compensation schemes if a fund blows up after Brexit.

Hedge funds exploit technology to reduce cost and waste

Growth in data volumes has pushed finance chiefs to move towards a single trading system

Bain Capital buys LV for £530m

All members are expected to benefit from a cash payment to compensate for loss of mutual membership upon full completion of the acquisition.

Aviva sells off arm as new CEO takes action

The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions

Apex Group acquires transfer agency

Apex’s UK presence has been expanding over the past few years; with the addition of Link Asset Services’ CPCS business and Throgmorton in 2019.

Zurich Splashes Out With Major U.S. Buy

The business to be acquired includes 2.4 million policies, USD 3.6 billion net written premiums in 2019 and 3,500 employees.

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