06/03/2019
How to expand the universe of public stocks… and how not to
Two new stock exchanges in the US and UK promise a Big Bang that expands the public investment universe. One has serious drawbacks, however
Alternative Investments
05/31/2019
M&G to merge funds of funds
The Managed Growth fund will continue to be managed by head of the macro and multi asset investment team Dave Fishwick, who took over the fund in 2015 and is the architect of M&G's approach to multi-asset investment.
05/31/2019
Cairn Capital & Mediobanca join hands to launch multi-asset credit fund
Cairn Capital was an early provider of MAC, managing various MAC mandates since 2011.
05/31/2019
Buxton calls for corporate governance revolution
The new code requires firms to take a wider approach and to take into account the purpose of the business and other stakeholders.
05/30/2019
Cyprus attracting significant foreign investment in property
This has become increasingly insufficient due to the global nature of markets today.
05/30/2019
Janus Henderson launches Luxembourg based global sustainable equity fund
The new strategy is based on the same investment approach as the UK-based OEIC fund, which was admitted to the German market in September 2018.
05/30/2019
Gearing boosts dividend at underperforming Schroders trust
The trust paid a dividend of 2.4p.
05/29/2019
How advisers can spot UK small and mid-cap opportunities
Hopkins praised the maturity of UK market investors who are staying the course and not panicking despite the uncertainty poisoning the market.
05/28/2019
Market discipline beckons for renewables as subsidies die out
France has moved up two positions to third from fifth, with a new focus on floating offshore wind capacity and a doubling of its annual targets for onshore wind capacity.
05/28/2019
UK Overtakes Japan As Most Expensive Country To Send Expatriates
The average package for a mid-level expat worker in the UK is now £311,240, up 17% from last year.
05/28/2019
Ousted Old Mutual boss hits back
Admits he’s in the dark about what happens next
05/28/2019
Adviser numbers to fall 7% as regulation bites
In a survey of 1,014 adults the network found demand for advice rose to 71 per cent among under-35s, but cautioned the number of advisers would need to "grow rapidly" to meet that demand.
05/28/2019
Ex-Berenberg Bankers Raise $2.2 Billion, Take On FX Markets
Asset manager found niche in industry that is under pressure
05/28/2019
Schroders acquires €1.2bn real estate business
The Blue portfolio consists of real estate investments across commercial and residential real estate properties.
05/28/2019
Argus Group expands outside Bermuda with Malta deal
Argus Group’s geographic diversification has increased over the last several years, with a growing presence in both Malta and Gibraltar.
05/24/2019
Reinsurance Group of America to acquire Generali's UK life legacy business
The portfolio transfer of the whole book of business will take place following the approval of the authorities.
05/23/2019
The diminishing world of uncorrelated returns
Hedge fund managers consider themselves foremost alpha generators.
05/23/2019
Tesco urged to seek active buyer for loans
Such a lender would be able to offer borrowers new deals and fixed interest rates, ensuring the sale didn’t create more mortgage prisoners.
05/23/2019
LGIM expands multi-index range with two sustainable funds
The Multi-Index team will take into consideration ESG factors as well as the risk and reward opportunities of the underlying asset classes.
05/22/2019
Aligning the Interests of Hedge Fund Managers and Investors
The article looks at an innovative approach to fee structuring