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Hansard Global plc Trading update for the quarter ended 30 September 201

The Group continues to focus on the distribution of regular and single premium products in a range of jurisdictions around the world.

Trust managers U-turn on gearing tactics

By comparison, last year investment trust managers bucked the political upheaval and opted for more gearing

Locking into sustainability and ESG investment

Industries like plastics could face increased pressure due to growing awareness of sustainable investment

Mediobanca SGR launches active allocation strategy in Italy

In bull market phases the fund will mainly invest in riskier asset classes (Global Dynamic multi-asset strategy) while during bear market periods,the weight of non-directional strategy will be overweighted.

Fairway Group dedication to health and wellbeing recognised by Jersey CIPD

The award was collected by Matt Ebbrell, Fairway Group’s Director of HR, and Jodie O’Brien, HR Manager

Korean firms in all-out effort to sell down Paris office buildings

Mirae Asset Daewoo is aiming to sell down 200 billion won worth of equity interests in Tour Majunga within the year

Two Japanese funds launched for Europe market

Asset Management One is headquartered in Tokyo and has more than $468 billion in assets under management.

French bank BNP Paribas sells grand dress circle Bellevue Hill home ahead of auction

French bank BNP Paribas has scored a big pay day after the overnight sale of a grand home with impressive harbour views at a Bellevue Hill dress circle address.

Equity trading to only get bloodier in Europe after Macquarie exit

While margin pressure has been building globally over the last five years, Europe has been hit even harder by rules introduced in 2018 that unbundle trading from other broker services such as research and introductions to investors

KKR Closes Latest Flagship European Buyout Fund at €5.8bn

KKR completed its first European investment in 1996 and raised its first dedicated European fund in 1999.

Impax wins $125m ethical mandate from gatekeeper giant

Mercer has awarded a $125 million (£97 million) mandate to Impax Asset Management’s Leaders strategy for its Sustainable Global Equity fund.

Comment - Trade worries distract from difficult truths

The plan is now to “assess an appropriate path” for rates.

Amati AIM VCT plc announces Prospectus Offer

The Manager has a strong track record for identifying the most promising early-stage growth companies on AIM

Advisers pull millions from River and Mercantile

The total assets managed by the company for advised clients was £1.48bn at the end of September.

MML Capital take 50% stake in funds administrator DMS

Also has operations in Dublin, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, New York, Sao Paulo and Singapore.

Five wines that have beaten the FTSE 100 – and the five that will

A third of high-net-worth individuals have invested in a wine collection

Artemis unveils corporate bond fund

Artemis' head of Distribution, Jasper Berens, commented: "This new fund enhances further our capability in fixed income. Stephen Snowden is an experienced and respected manager with a great team behind him.

Infrastructure revolution to unlock thousands of new homes

The Chancellor has announced more than £250 million funding for vital infrastructure that will unlock over 20,000 homes nationwide.

KBI Global Investors' focus on Transparency is recognised at the TAAM Awards

Dublin-based KBIGI is one of just 15 managers in the world to make the final shortlist and one of just seven firms to be granted ‘Commended’ status.

Alantra launches real estate debt fund

The vehicle will invest in senior and subordinated debt lending across a range of different property types

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