08/01/2017
Man Group profit gains 38% on higher fees
The first half was unusual in both the scale of net inflows.
Alternative Investments
08/01/2017
VAM Funds launches online valuation system for DFM fund range
The new evaluation system is part of the development of VAM’s online portal.
08/01/2017
Amundsen Ventures launches Norwegian Tech Fund
The fund will be focused on companies in tech companies in industries including energy efficiency and the Industrial Internet.
07/31/2017
Baillie Gifford launches first new fund to back 'positive' firms
The Edinburgh-based fund management giant are wanting to help companies making a positive social impact.
07/31/2017
Jupiter chief dispels talk of imminent sale
Analysts have repeatedly earmarked the London-based fund group as a likely takeover target
07/28/2017
BME Posts a Net Profit of €41 Million in the Second Quarter
Net revenues from January to June were €4.9 million
07/27/2017
Aegon aims to make Cofunds most user friendly platform
The aim of this work is to create a simple, intuitive platform that takes service to the next level and sets the benchmark for what bosses describe as "a modern user experience."
07/27/2017
Old Mutual and Royal London pour cold water on guaranteed drawdown launches
Providers wary of cost of mixing guarantees into drawdown products as talks results in lack of new products
07/26/2017
A $13 billion hedge fund is sounding the alarm on one of the biggest trends in investing
The concept of dynamically hedging an active portfolio with stock index futures.
07/26/2017
Taymouth Castle owner revealed as UAE offshore firm
It is one of around 8,000 companies which has invested in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone, about an hour’s drive from Dubai.
07/26/2017
Jupiter posts £3.6bn first half inflow
The firm now has 12 funds in its stable with more than £1 billion in assets under management.
07/26/2017
Profits fall at Permanent TSB despite increased lending
Total New Customer Lending increased by 61% YoY to €392 million
07/26/2017
Asset managers have to adapt to four key global trends in the next decade to survive
All three factors are highly correlated.
07/25/2017
JTC and Carey Olsen Support Launch of First Ever Crypto-Denominated Fund
The fund will then trade cryptocurrencies and other tokens, including participating in selected Initial Coin Offerings.
07/25/2017
Beazley targets growth in Europe backed by Dublin subsidiary
Beazley delivered another good performance in the first half, against a backdrop of continuing competition
07/25/2017
Akzo turns to Cazenove legend to help build bridges with investors
Dutch company appoints team led by David Mayhew to advise new supervisory board committee on shareholder relations
07/25/2017
New industry standards and governance body launches
Criterion will now take forward and expand upon the existing standards and governance work.
07/24/2017
Avignon Capital completes financial year with record figures
Avignon Capital has diversified the portfolio further by entering the hotel real estate market this year, acquiring new assets in Berlin, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.
07/21/2017
Aviva Investors demands greater climate change disclosure
UK fund house to vote against companies that do not reveal their global warming risks
07/20/2017
BlackRock's UK renewables fund tops £1.1bn mark
Renewable power is now one of the most active sectors for deal flow in the growing infrastructure asset class.