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Chris Rokos Said Seeking $2 Billion to Boost Hedge-Fund AUM

The money manager opened for business in September 2015 but stopped accepting fresh capital at the start of February after raising $3.5 billion.

MJ Hudson Announces New Acquisitions

Our goal is to build the preeminent advisory and infrastructure business in alternative assets

Boards must justify chiefs’ pay to staff, says fund manager

Bonuses should make up a much smaller proportion of maximum total pay

Investors challenge hedge fund fees in era of muted returns

Average management charge fell from 1.45% in 2015 to 1.35% this year, according to EY

Aviva overhauls protection range following Friends Life buyout

Paul Brencher, managing director of individual protection at Aviva, said the new plans are designed Aviva to allow advisers to meet customers' differing needs and budget.

BNP Paribas REIM Germany and Cording buy second property for Real Value Fund

The vendor is a joint venture between a fund advised by Tristan Capital Partners LLP and caleus capital investors.

Asset managers face corporate governance crackdown

Watchdogs to act on groups that do not meet standards on reporting of range of issues

Panning for Gold Royal Mint worker stole £133,000 in gold by smuggling up his backside

Despite setting off metal detectors 28 times between December 2014 and March 2015.

The child benefit trap that costs high earners thousands in retirement

The loophole is hitting new mothers who fail to remember to fill in child benefit forms.

London Law Firm Snaps Up Rivals Amid Hedge-Fund Shake Up

MJ Hudson agrees to buy Allenbridge and Tower Gate Capital

Chiene + Tait launch new Inverness office

Former EY Tax Manager Has Joined Chiene + Tait As Director of Private Client and Business Tax

Generali announces lower operating profit

The results presented confirm the strength of Generali’s business model

Marsh to Acquire Bluefin Insurance Group from AXA

Under Rob Organ, Bluefin have built a fantastic business and we look forward to welcoming him and his colleagues to the firm.

Consolidator signals fresh buying spree as assets hit £2bn

The board will continue to execute its strategy of making selective acquisitions and increasing the breadth of AFH’s national footprint

Henderson Far East gains from Brexit vote

The company also issued 2.1m shares during the year to raise £6.3m at a premium to asset value

Government showcases £5bn of Northern projects to Chinese investors

The EFD is an annual meeting between the UK chancellor and the Chinese vice-premier and has run for the past eight years.

The teething troubles ahead for Standard Life’s Elevate integration

The most important thing is the clients have been bought by an existing business.

Aegon posts lower third-quarter profit, narrowly beats expectations

That was much better than company-compiled estimates of 358 million euros.

BayernLB, Standard Chartered team up to boost business in Asia

Standard Chartered has an extensive network in Asia, with over 800 branches and offices in 23 countries.

Columbia Threadneedle changes fund benchmark

This mechanism is used to ensure that a fund does not underperform in one period.

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