08/08/2012
Hedge funds haven’t taken off in Asia like they have in the U.S. or Europe, but bankers say that may change and are positioning themselves to lend cash and securities to them, as well as helping them find new investors—a business known as prim
08/08/2012
Aviva, the insurer undergoing a radical overhaul following the abrupt departure of its chief executive, has reported 10pc fall in first-half operating profits.
08/08/2012
While the major indexes ended the month higher, the bigger theme for hedge funds was the lack of violent shocks.
08/08/2012
Half year view from LaSalle Investment Management
08/08/2012
17% of people say they expect ‘inheritance’ to help fund their retirement
08/08/2012
This is the second year that AIS, a leading hedge fund service provider, has claimed the top spot with $26.7 billion in alternative UCITS assets under administration across 29 funds (as of January 2012).
08/07/2012
Over the last decade the fund has had a value tilt and a portfolio of around 40 large cap stocks.
08/07/2012
In this edition, Stefan Keitel, Global Chief Investment Officer for Asset Management and Private Banking, discusses the continued ebb and flow of risk appetite in global markets and tackles a key question many investors are asking: Are capital markets rea
08/07/2012
Nine months after the bank first raised the possibility of selling the business known as RREEF, investors are still wondering about its future.
08/07/2012
The article also said the firm’s board is putting together plans for the wind-down to return clients money starting this fall, but it has to meet shareholder approval.
08/07/2012
Fixed income remained a key area for investors representing close to €1.2bn of new assets – 38% of the total
08/07/2012
The appointment of Threadneedle follows a 18-month review process to search for a partner.
08/06/2012
Chris Boobyer, Chairman of CAML, commented: "We are delighted to have signed this managed account which will make a step change to our business.
08/06/2012
Fund rating agency Morningstar OBSR has revealed its shortlist for two of the four awards up for grabs at its annual Honours Dinner to be held in September.
08/06/2012
"The appointment of two fund managers with £100m to invest in the non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure sector shows that we are making good progress," said business secretary Vince Cable.
08/05/2012
The fund launched in May 2009, and it seems an appropriate time to review the fund, as its objective is to beat both the FTSE All Share index and cash over rolling three-year periods.
08/05/2012
With high street lenders struggling, now is the perfect time to launch a boutique service.
08/05/2012
CEO Karel de Boeck - who previously headed Fortis, another Benelux bank that succumbed to financial-market turmoil - will have to manage tensions between Dexia's owners as the likelihood grows that it will need a capital increase to strengthen its ba
08/05/2012
Itau Unibanco, one of Brazil’s largest banks, and Canada’s TD Bank are among those reported to be plotting bids to transform their coverage of the US.
08/05/2012
Nevertheless, the claims in the book received widespread coverage, and we felt it was important that they were properly examined.