10/01/2015
'Sell in May and go away, come back… in August', says Cofunds
As has been the case for a number of months now, UK Equity Income remained the most popular sector for net sales.
Alternative Investments
10/01/2015
Alliance Trust to slash costs in historic restructure
Elliott’s gripes included the lack of independence of the Alliance Trust board, the company’s high costs and poor performance.
10/01/2015
LME Opens Follow-Up Consultation On Queue-Based Rent Capping
The LME is aware that it could be possible for a metal owner to request delivery of a large amount of metal at once
10/01/2015
Nikko Asset Management offers Asia ex-Japan Equity UCITS fund for regional investors
Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxemburg-domiciled Asia ex-Japan Equity UCITS fund that will allow Middle Eastern investors to tap into investment opportunities in Asian markets.
10/01/2015
Lazard unveils European long/short fund
This strategy can take steps to adapt to these circumstances
10/01/2015
Investment-hungry UK warms to China
China has a well-diversified financial system
10/01/2015
Investors scramble to buy into private business sector
Mr Oliver’s own Cheshire-based business might soon be regimental size.
10/01/2015
Stage set for UK’s alleged largest ever film tax fraud trial
Next week sees the start of the trial of three defendants accused of running the UK’s largest ever film tax avoidance.
09/30/2015
Shibulal eyes hotels in western Europe for acquisition
Also building four-star hotels in South India.
09/30/2015
Hammerson backs Irish real estate with €1.85bn Dublin loan portfolio deal
The portfolio of loans secured on real estate assets, called Project Jewel, which Hammerson and Allianz will acquire, includes Ireland’s only super prime regional shopping centre
09/30/2015
Aima Welcomes Capital Markets Union Proposals
AIMA called for more research and a greater policy debate on several issues
09/30/2015
Ex-Tory Treasurer Fink Backs Wealth Venture
Lord Fink, who became embroiled in a tax avoidance row with Ed Miliband, is backing a new wealth firm, Sky News understands.
09/30/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.
09/30/2015
CBRE Global acquires US office assets for WealthCap account
The deal follows the announcement that GTIS Partners has hired three former Pramerica directors as it targets the German investors looking to invest in the US.
09/29/2015
RBC’s hedge fund pays more than Brevan Howard
BlueBay Asset Management, the hedge fund owned by Royal Bank of Canada, appears to offer the best of both worlds.
09/29/2015
Fullgoal to launch Luxembourg platform
The Chinese asset manager will set up a range of Luxembourg Sicav funds by the end of the year in a move to target European investors.
09/29/2015
BlackRock UK Special Situations Fund - management update
Both managers form part of BlackRock’s 18-strong UK team
09/29/2015
Aberdeen Asset Management share price: Company to cut jobs if problems continue
Assets under management fall five percent and share price down nearly a third in 2015
09/29/2015
Natixis to bring managed futures fund to UK
Natixis Global Asset Management is bringing its US managed futures fund to the UK.
09/29/2015
Pioneer Investments launches absolute return strategy
It has an expected volatility of around 4.5%.