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Fund managers count cost of December’s stock market fall

UBS analysts called the period “one of the worst quarters in recent years for European asset managers” as it lowered earnings per share forecast for a basket of fund stocks.

HSBC gender pay gap increased to 61% in 2018

HSBC originally warned in its 2017 report that the 2018 pay gap would likely be wider.

Premier posts slower inflows after ‘challenging’ quarter

“Over the period, the UK equity market fell 9.6 per cent and global stock markets fell 10.5 per cent.

TISE breaks records with new listings in 2018

There were 865 new listings on The International Stock Exchange during 2018.

DTCC gets approved for activities in Switzerland

The service has more than 3,500 clients sending over 500 million messages per month, with 46 European regulators accessing its data.

Hargreaves slashes Wealth 150 funds but Woodford survives

Discounts average 30% across all the funds on the Wealth 50.

L&G / Brunel back renewable energy fund launch

John Bromley, head of Clean Energy Strategy at Legal & General Capital, said the decision to back the fund is in keeping with its commitment to investing for the long-term.

Spanish group renames asset management unit following merger's completion

Meseguer joins Santalucía Group from BBVA Asset Management where he worked as marketing and commercial director since 2011

Luxembourg’s value proposition

The Raif is an interesting vehicle because of its quick speed to market.

Schroders launches European sustainable equity fund

The fund will draw on the ESG investment expertise of Schroders' Sustainability team

Foreign investment and the trouble with exchange rates

In addition, once you’ve made a purchase you could find that the value of your dividends or your returns upon selling is wiped out by the exchange rate.

SANNE opens new office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

The office also provides further opportunities post Brexit for EU based services.

Institutional Investors Batten Down the Hatches

A survey of institutions overseeing $7 trillion shows investors positioning for a downturn.

Marlborough Group takes 20% stake in national IFA

National advice firm Continuum Financial Services had entered into a strategic partnership with Marlborough Group.

French insurer APICIL concludes takeover of OneLife in Luxembourg

APICIL offers a range of health and life insurance, pensions, savings products, and related financial services.

Global Investors Shun Risk, Embrace Private Markets - BlackRock

Institutions concerned that economic cycle is turning

Buck announces UK launch of pensions consulting services

Having re-emerged into the consulting industry as its own brand, Buck since rebranded, and launched a new AI-powered HR technology platform in the US.

Financial services firm opens Ireland subsidiary

The company is ‘writing a new chapter’ with the creation of 20 jobs in Dublin

Midlands-based adviser bought for £1.4m

The notes can be converted following the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2021.

All the risks besieging Europe bonds are spilling over into 2019

The ECB’s exit plan will be put to the test, analysts say

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