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Stewart Investors to launch ScotGems investment trust on 26 June

Focus on global small cap

Avendus eyes $550m UK fund manager Ocean Dial

The deal is expected to boost the public equities presence of Avendus

There’s a new landlord in town: asset managers

Fund houses, pension schemes and insurers to pour £50bn into build-to-rent sector

WH Ireland exchanges contracts at One New Bailey

wh ireland will occupy part of first floor on a ten-year lease

UK councils are taking huge commercial risks in trying to be hedge fund managers

Local government needs more professional management of all its assets, rather than a headlong dive into risky commercial ventures

Sberbank of Russia to expand capabilities in Islamic financial business

Following the Sharia certification of their first transaction, Sberbank has also reaffirmed that it will remain fully committed to Sharia compliant financial activities for its customers.

Insurer RSA to set up new office in Luxembourg over Brexit

Luxembourg is an ideal location with multi-national expertise, strategically located

Tilad enters UK market with purchase in Hammersmith

The former Coca Cola headquarters comprises over 83,000 sq ft of accommodation and is arguably the most prestigious and contemporary office buildings in Hammersmith.

Sompo signs Novae deal for London platform

As part of the agreement, Novae and Sompo International will collaborate in the transition of any business, ensuring Novae’s clients and brokers have every opportunity to achieve continuity.

Invesco's Newman gets co-manager on £175m fund

He was appointed to run the firm's £40m Emerging European equity strategy along with two Invesco funds investing in various emerging market equities.

BNP Paribas Asset Management creates Private Debt & Real Assets Investment Group

The Private Debt & Real Assets Investment Group includes three main investment areas

LendInvest Capital's flagship private debt fund reaches £100m despite Brexit uncertainty

We can expect to see private debt becoming an increasingly mainstream component of investors’ portfolios.

UK Asset Manager Integrates Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Product

It's a significant integration, given the size and scope of Hargreaves Lansdown.

History says emerging market’s carry trade can only end in tears

Rabobank’s chief currency strategist says now is the time to take profits.

Janus Capital Group and Henderson Group complete Merger

The group will market its products and services as Janus Henderson Investors with immediate effect.

Record ILS growth sets the stage for Zurich insurance masterclass

The outstanding market size of $27.19 billion is roughly $377 million higher than at the end of 2016, according to figures from the Artemis catastrophe bond & ILS market Q1 2017 report.

Co-Op Bank Said to Head for Debt-for-Equity Swap, Sale Fades

Co-Op Bank is also in talks with a potential bidder for the company, though a so-called liability management exercise without a sale is the most likely option.

Fidelity scraps misfiring regional equity fund

It would be liquidating the Luxembourg-domiciled fund on at the end of August.

Witan drops global managers to boost active share

Before Bell’s appointment in 2010 Witan was frequently criticised for its inactivity

London Stock Exchange to acquire The Yield Book and Fixed Income Indices from Citi

Barclays Bank PLC, acting through its Investment Bank acted as financial advisor to London Stock Exchange Group. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP was counsel to London Stock Exchange Group.

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