05/30/2019
Gearing boosts dividend at underperforming Schroders trust
The trust paid a dividend of 2.4p.
Alternative Investments
05/29/2019
How advisers can spot UK small and mid-cap opportunities
Hopkins praised the maturity of UK market investors who are staying the course and not panicking despite the uncertainty poisoning the market.
05/28/2019
Market discipline beckons for renewables as subsidies die out
France has moved up two positions to third from fifth, with a new focus on floating offshore wind capacity and a doubling of its annual targets for onshore wind capacity.
05/28/2019
UK Overtakes Japan As Most Expensive Country To Send Expatriates
The average package for a mid-level expat worker in the UK is now £311,240, up 17% from last year.
05/28/2019
Ousted Old Mutual boss hits back
Admits he’s in the dark about what happens next
05/28/2019
Adviser numbers to fall 7% as regulation bites
In a survey of 1,014 adults the network found demand for advice rose to 71 per cent among under-35s, but cautioned the number of advisers would need to "grow rapidly" to meet that demand.
05/28/2019
Ex-Berenberg Bankers Raise $2.2 Billion, Take On FX Markets
Asset manager found niche in industry that is under pressure
05/28/2019
Schroders acquires €1.2bn real estate business
The Blue portfolio consists of real estate investments across commercial and residential real estate properties.
05/28/2019
Argus Group expands outside Bermuda with Malta deal
Argus Group’s geographic diversification has increased over the last several years, with a growing presence in both Malta and Gibraltar.
05/24/2019
Reinsurance Group of America to acquire Generali's UK life legacy business
The portfolio transfer of the whole book of business will take place following the approval of the authorities.
05/23/2019
The diminishing world of uncorrelated returns
Hedge fund managers consider themselves foremost alpha generators.
05/23/2019
Tesco urged to seek active buyer for loans
Such a lender would be able to offer borrowers new deals and fixed interest rates, ensuring the sale didn’t create more mortgage prisoners.
05/23/2019
LGIM expands multi-index range with two sustainable funds
The Multi-Index team will take into consideration ESG factors as well as the risk and reward opportunities of the underlying asset classes.
05/22/2019
Aligning the Interests of Hedge Fund Managers and Investors
The article looks at an innovative approach to fee structuring
05/22/2019
Morningstar publishes 'Guided Tour' of Europe's ETF market
Assets in European-domiciled ETFs are well on course to hit €1trn by 2020 and €2trn by 2024.
05/22/2019
Tikehau Capital Advisors : €300m equity raise
The proceeds of this share capital increase will be used for corporate general purposes and to support Tikehau Capital SCA's plans for expansion and growth.
05/22/2019
Advice firm grows 25% after becoming directly authorised
The IFA firm has recruited adviser Gary Charlesworth based in Cumbria, adding roughly £20m in funds under management to the partnership.
05/22/2019
Development Bank of Wales invests £80m
Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates said: “This has been a landmark year for the Development Bank and I congratulate it on achieving its five year annual investment target of £80 million in just eighteen months.
05/21/2019
WH Smith continues to shine amid gloomy UK retail market
WH Smith is one of the few retailers that have provided positive news for several years, bucking the trend on the high street.
05/21/2019
Savings allowance boosts Isa market
In an Isa the total amount people can save tax free in the current tax year is £20,000.