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Aegon AM launches ABS Opportunity Fund

The fund is designed to invest across the global ABS area with a focus on European ABS markets.

UK managed assets seen near pre-pandemic record above $10 trillion

Funds under management in this sector rose by 89% in the 18 months to June 2020 to a high of 33 billion pounds, the IA said.

Goldman Sachs AM launches GS Global ESG Enhanced Income Bond Portfolio

"The GS Global ESG Enhanced Income Bond Portfolio makes a conscious effort to avoid companies that in our view exhibit weak ESG profiles"

Investors must take emotion out of decisions during coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 has affected many aspects of people’s lives, including savings.

Hansard's LatAm business drives modest growth in full-year results

Resilient performance; dividend maintained

Standard Bank partnership closes sustainability-linked loan

This funding deal reflects the fact that sustainable finance solutions in the African market are starting to gain real traction as corporates and investors increase their focus on ESG considerations.

SimplyBiz teams up with Aviva fintech subsidiary

In a bid to provide a low fee digital investment option for advisers

Advisers warned October CII exams may change

The CII said the extra measures were to ensure the safety of exam candidates, but the move follows a series of technical glitches this summer which plagued candidates sitting exams remotely amid the coronavirus crisis.

Frenkel Topping rules out IFA deals amid lack of ‘suitable’ targets

In its half yearly results, published today (September 22), chief executive Richard Fraser said the firm had re-evaluated its position and strategy to focus on consolidating the market for personal injury and clinical negligence advice instead of IFAs.

Property sales down on last year, but recovery continues: HMRC

“There has now been time for some of the sales agreed after the market reopened in England, in mid-May to have completed, and we should see the recovery continue in next month’s figures.

Development bank to remain in London as bridge to Europe

London’s talent, capital markets and development expertise will remain a key draw even after the link to the European Union is fully severed from next year.

European banks load up on government bonds, raising concerns over ‘doom loop’

S&P says rapid build-up is different to period before eurozone crisis but long-term risks loom

Barings and Mubadala Form Strategic Partnership

Mubadala Anchor Investor in New Origination Platform

Hargreaves boss bags £800,000 bonus

Hargreaves Lansdown CEO Christopher Hill has been awarded share options worth £828,793 as part of his bonus scheme.

Victory Capital Announces Investment in Alderwood Partners

Victory Capital will have board representation at the general partner level and intends to participate as an investor in the fund.

Boutique launches factoring fund targeting 10% total return

The fund invets in debt from Brazilian SMEs.

Hedge funds wanted after investors lose complacency

In fact, high volatility in the first quarter this year was the catalyst for investors to consider more investment in hedge funds, said Kenneth J. Heinz, president of index provider Hedge Fund Research Inc., Chicago.

Property funds stay shut amid fears of liquidity crunch

Many vehicles remain suspended as managers examine looming redemption requests

Rolls-Royce in talks with sovereign wealth funds to raise £2.5bn

UK aero-engine group seeks to tap investors, including Singapore’s GIC, to shore up balance sheet

Preqin opens new office in Dubai

Permanent location established to serve the fast-growing client base in the Middle East

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