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Threadneedle and Schroders linked with RBS branch bid

Threadneedle Investments has been approached about buying a stake in the branches

German boutique launches European bond fund

The idea is that in our derivatives allocation we will sell bonds with one month duration

EDHEC-Risk reveals risk control plan

These proposals can be categorised into three major themes.

MoneDiam aims to make diamonds trade like bullion

"The high security liquid and tradable hard asset class will open a new market for international investors and the diamond producing industry alike."

London Stock Exchange income up 6%

And total income for the first nine months increased by 9% to £632.5m

Candid Money launches platform comparison service

Service to allow investors to compare potential returns on funds from various platforms.

Three-quarters of IFAs get requests for ethical investment options

Just over half (51%) say they got the same amount of such requests in 2012 as they did in 2011

State Street LaunchesDynamic Diversified Fund

The new funds will be managed by SSgA’s Investment Solutions Group

Fee pressure evident in Alternatives only

Asset management fees in alternatives have fallen due to supply and demand dynamics.

Spain’s March Gestión de Fondos broadens its horizons

Banca March, ranked as one of Europe’s most solvent banks after 2011 stress tests

Old Mutual launches Africa index fund in UK

‘We invest in the Frontier markets in our higher risk accounts.'

Amundi ETF sees assets under management increase by 37% in 2012

Strong growth in assets under management

LSE strikes automated trading software deal with Peru stock exchange

Millennium Exchange system rolled out in fast growing economy.

China Construction Bank sponsors Manchester United

"Together with our TV and mobile partners, financial services products give us tangible ways of providing real benefits to our fans that enable them to establish a closer relationship with their favourite team."

BNY Mellon Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Of $622 Million Or $0.53 Per Common Share

"We are pleased to report strong year-over-year growth in fees in our Investment Management, Asset Servicing, Clearing and Treasury Services businesses."

Euroclear Nederland ends paper certificates

Euroclear Nederland (formerly Necigef), the Dutch central security depository, is one of the key contributors in delivering a ‘paperless’ securities market for the Netherlands.

Unicredit taps Asian markets with Singapore dollar bond

It has a maturity of 10.5 years with a callable option after 5.5 years, and pays a coupon of 5.5 percent.

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index in December

Performance numbers are listed below.

Jupiter Fund Management AUM Up In Q4

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, net mutual fund inflows were 490 million pounds.

Cofunds reveals most popular funds in Q4 2012

The Jupiter Merlin Income portfolio was the most popular fund on the Cofunds platform

Alternative Investments