04/01/2016
Natixis Global Asset Management Launches New Sustainable Equity Fund
Applies a Thematic Approach to ESG Analysis for Investors Looking for Impactful and Responsible Management
Alternative Investments
04/01/2016
ACM Vie, Amundi close €271m Paris office buy
A joint-venture between insurer ACM Vie and funds managed by Amundi Immobilier has completed the acquisition of an office building located at 2-8 rue Ancelle in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris region for €271 mln.
03/31/2016
Asset management: Allianz plays the long game
Allianz’s life business contributes roughly €500bn of investment capital, with the property/casualty business contributing the remainder.
03/31/2016
Principal Global Investors Selects Eagle Solution to Support Global IBOR
Multi-boutique asset manager to benefit from consolidated platform
03/31/2016
Edmond de Rothschild launches second infrastructure debt fund
The new Luxembourg-regulated fund will have the same investment philosophy as the previous generation and is aiming to raise between EUR 400 million and 800 million.
03/31/2016
Fidelity Investments cuts valuations on numerous start-ups
The writedowns also reflect declines in technology share prices more broadly, as companies such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Salesforce have seen share prices sink.
03/31/2016
Global funds cut equity holdings to lowest in at least five years
Several managers said they were trying to avoid taking bets on markets rising or falling, preferring to maintain a neutral stance on risk assets, considering the volatility seen in markets in the first quarter.
03/30/2016
Assetz Capital sets out IF ISA plans
Investors – both new and existing – can open an Assetz Capital IF ISA by choosing one or more of the four existing investment accounts on offer. These will run alongside existing Assetz Capital investments, from the same account log-in for sim
03/30/2016
HSBC merges multi-manager funds
The reason behind the merger was to incorporate the Growth Fund of Funds into a mandate with a wider investment scope and lower overall charge.
03/30/2016
Flexible strategy wins Old Mutual fund 5 stars
This compares well to its Investment Association Mixed Investment 40-85 per cent peer group, which has returned 11.8 per cent in that time.
03/30/2016
Mobius steps back as Templeton Emerging revives
Mark Mobius relinquishes control of Templeton Emerging Markets Group amid signs of recovery in its flagship investment trust.
03/30/2016
Mats Andersson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
When he joined in 2006, AP4 had SEK 180 billion ($22 billion) under management and was the smallest of the four main AP funds
03/29/2016
ASIC Partners With UK Regulator On Fintech
ASIC and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority have signed an agreement to work together to grow fintech businesses.
03/29/2016
Old Mutual Wealth boss takes new game in his stride
The handful of conglomerates that remain on the stock market are historical anomalies.
03/29/2016
Wealth and fund firm heads back Vote Leave
Other big names featured include Tim Martin, chairman of pub and restaurant chain JD Wetherspoons.
03/29/2016
Prudential to cap M&G fund manager pay after Woolnough bags £32m deal
Operating profit at M&G stood at £442m for the year, broadly flat in comparison to 2014’s figure.
03/28/2016
Sanlam Announces Major New Sponsorship Deal in the South West
As part of this arrangement Sanlam will assist in the promotion of the plight of the critically endangered western lowland gorilla and help generate support for Bristol Zoo’s associated conservation projects across West Africa, most notably in Camer
03/28/2016
BFA: Russia Counts on Chinese Money to Improve Its Infrastructure
Another project to be discussed is a next year's launch of Russian trade platform modelled after NASDAQ.
03/28/2016
Bitcoin Crushes Bank Fees in Emerging Economies
It is emerging market central banks that buy 80 percent of those bonds as foreign exchange reserves to gain market credibility.
03/24/2016
RL360° reviews funds for flagship product, Quantum
International life company, RL360°, has expanded its range by adding 28 core new fund links following its annual fund review of Quantum, its flagship regular savings product.