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EU governments back new rules on short selling, CDS

The new legislation "introduces common EU transparency requirements and harmonizes the powers that regulators may use in exceptional situations where there is a serious threat to financial stability," the Council of the EU, where representative

Axa IM sees profits jump as AUM falls

However, the asset manager was able to grow profits by more than 10% over the same period.

Capita takes £17.9m hit over Arch cru‎

Capita has taken a £17.9m hit in costs in its 2011 results following the collapse of the Arch cru fund range.

Ashmore treading water

Average management fee revenue margins did decline from 86 to 76 basis points, but this was down to a change in theme and client mix.

Alpcot Capital Management launches Europe's first actively managed equity ETF

The physically-backed fund Alpcot Active Greater Russia aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investing in the securities of issuers based in the 'Greater Russia' region, i.e. Russia and other CIS region states.

St James Developments London Property fund added to Clara Compare

St James Developments has announced the launch of The St James Developments London Property fund.

China Has a Thing for Cognac

China and Kanye West have something in common: a love for cognac.

Barclays publishes FSA Complaints Data

In the Banking category there has been a 31 per cent reduction in complaint volumes for the full year 2011 compared to 2010.

Morgan Stanley launches latest structured product

At maturity, investors receive 100 per cent of their initial investment, as well as any locked-in returns.

Irish bankers prepare Royal Exchange sale

Among the assets being sold off are the Royal Exchange and the Finsbury Dials office tower in the City, and Great Minster Court in Victoria.

Axa Wealth lifts lid on execution-only wrap

The wrap, set for launch at the start of H2 this year, will allow advisers to white label the product so clients can use it directly.

Middle Eastern investors increase share of Central London residential sales market

Despite the on-going global financial crisis and continued concerns over the Euro, Central London's residential market continued to recover very strongly throughout 2011.

Bank of China moves closer to LME membership

The 130-year-old metals bourse said on Friday it had received a "good number" of first-round bids ahead of an LME board meeting on February 23.

Report: Humans Are Done Trading, It's Time For The Rise Of The Machines

A group of professors and researchers got together to think out exactly what that means.

Former Sloane Robinson manager plans new fund

Edale will launch with partner, friends and family money.

Hargreaves Lansdown adds Legg Mason fund to Wealth 150 list

Hargreaves said the fund’s management team has built an “impressive track record” over the life of the vehicle and tipped the manager’s investment style.

SRI fund providers reaffirm commitment following shutdowns

Kames Capital, which continues to offer ethical equity and bond funds, said more distinctive product ranges – for example, those that employ ‘dark green’ ethical screens to appeal to socially conscious investors – were tending to s

There's a new king of hedge fund managed accounts platforms

While Deutsche Bank is now the undisputed king in terms of assets, Lyxor's platform remains the hedge fund industry's biggest in terms of assets.

Plackett and Prentis' Throgmorton trust revamps fees

The trust's board has decided to cap the annual performance fee paid, amending it from 4.99% to a sliding scale based on the gross return of the portfolio, including CFDs.

End of the road for Riada Stockbrokers

RBS, which is 82 per cent owned by the British government, said yesterday it was cutting up to 300 jobs in its capital markets and cash equities units.

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