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HSBC GAM launches three passive fixed income funds

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FUND FLOWS: U.S. Wins, Europe Loses for Equity Funds in Early June

Investors put new money into U.S. equity funds in early June, while European equity funds extend an outflow streak that has lasted since the middle of 2016, thanks to Italian elections and outflows from France, Austria and Switzerland.

Australian pensioners ‘reckless conservativism’ now in UK market: AJ Bell

“That said, it is likely some of these people are overly worried about running out of money during retirement and are underspending as a result.

Perpetual Income & Growth - UK domestics prove painful

He invests the trust quite differently from other UK income managers.

Insurer plumbs for post-Brexit continuity

Arch provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis

RIBA sells £31.8m stake in its commercial arm to Lloyds Bank

The new partnership, for which RIBA took financial advice from KPMG and Womble Bond Dickinson last year, will see the banking group take a ‘significant minority’ share in the company.

Alts boutique breaks ground with CLO Ucits fund

The portfolio primarily consists of high quality, resilient investment-grade CLO debt, focusing on minimising credit risk.

Covéa consults on job cuts

It is believed the move will impact up to 20 people.

AXA sells whole of market healthcare broker to PE firms

The Health Insurance Group is a leading whole of market healthcare broker, providing health and wellbeing solutions to both individuals and businesses.

Hedge Funds extended gains in early June

CTAs were the main detractor to the performance, hit by rising bond yields in Europe and the slide in oil prices.

Race to lead £1tn UK fund manager LGIM fires up

Sarah Aitken, Emma Douglas and Mark Johnson early contenders to succeed CEO Mark Zinkula

Former HSBC global banking boss to set up private investment business

"We think there is a gap in the market for long-term capital; ours is not 'five-year fund money' so we don't have money burning a hole in our pockets, and we can afford to be flexible and supportive of management when we see an opportu

Rathbones to launch global sustainability fund

Rathbone Greenbank Investments also provides the screening for the £1.2 billion (31 May 2018) Rathbone Ethical Bond fund.

deVere expands Italy division with new offices in Rome

deVere Group has today announced it is expanding its deVere Italia brand by opening offices for the first time in the Italian capital.

OMGI to merge absolute return fixed income funds as Purzitsky and Shanta depart

Joined in late 2014

Financial services firm opens second Irish office

Centaur Fund Services to create 20 jobs in new location over next two years

€45bn pension fund awards AM firm ‘green impact’ mandate

KBIGI manages around €800 million in water assets (pre Ap7 mandate), €183 million of which is in the Ucits fund.

Sancus BMS Group targets £1bn of lending by 2020

“This year has seen the launch of our online reporting platform for co-funders of asset-backed loans, a new £50m funding line, the integration of Funding Knight into the Sancus Group and continued growth across the business,”

Bids by Chinese Buyers Face Increased Scrutiny in Europe

China is a trading partner with Germany, but it’s also a major competitor. Although its capabilities aren’t yet as advanced, it is swiftly catching up.

Invesco forges adviser links with Intelliflo deal

Invesco has entered a direct relationship with advisers with the purchase of back-office software provider Intelliflo for an undisclosed sum.

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