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U.K. to Sell Half of Government’s 30% Stake in Royal Mail

Britain’s new government will sell half of its 30 percent stake in Royal Mail Plc

Vulture Funds Circle Greece Targeting Europe’s Best Trading Bet

Even with Greece running out of cash, talks deadlocked over releasing more aid and the government’s securities sliding in value,

German borrowing costs jump back above 1%

Germany’s benchmark 10-year government borrowing costs jumped above 1 per cent for the first time since September

Thesis launches UK equity only model portfolio

Through the partnership, Fusion will offer access to Thesis' seven model portfolios.

Bank of Ireland starts marketing inaugural CoCo - lead

The deal is expected to be rated B2/B- and will be callable after five-years

Rathbones cuts costs and launches fund in multi-asset revamp

As of August 1, Rathbones Unit Trust Management will cut the annual management charge on its multi-asset range and remove the administration fee from its ongoing charges figure.

Regulators Focus on Leverage Ratio Fallout in Derivatives Market

After introducing measures to make the financial system stabler after the 2007-09 crisis, regulators are now having to fine tune reforms to remove any conflicts and to avoid hampering economic growth.

Malta and the AIFMD – Last chance to register to see MFSA Chairman Joseph Bannister give keynote address at one-off event in London

It's just one day now until London-based investment managers still trying to get their heads around the various machinations of the AIFMD, can get expert insight into the benefits of setting up an EU-regulated fund in Malta.

Sky Fund LLC launches Investable Index of Alternative UCIT Funds

The Principal Protected Note is available as a portfolio choice through Red Gate, an innovative life insurance policy.

PM, Foreign Minister Encourage Arab Bank Leaders to Invest in Hungary

He said, however, that the Arab world still plays a priority role in Hungarian foreign policy, which focuses primarily on foreign trade. Szijjártó also stressed that currently Hungary is number one in Central Europe in terms of its FDI to G

Swiss UBS raises Spain presence with Madrid mall buy at €70m

Swiss banking group UBS has increased its presence in Spain with the purchase of the Zielo shopping centre in Madrid for €70m from property developer Hines.

Wells Fargo Asset Management launches new emerging markets share class

The fund, managed by Anthony Cragg and Alison Shimada, invests principally in dividend-paying emerging markets equity securities.

Jersey Finance calls for future cooperation in shaping international transparency

Geoff Cook, CEO of Jersey Finance, says global transparency is here to stay as investors look to diversify assets allocation amidst multiple models in place for information exchange.

Knight Frank Expands Presence in Romania

Knight Frank has joined forces with its locally based associate The Advisers, to officially launch an office in Bucharest, Romania

It's gloves off as Guy Jubb flies in to attack scale of fat-cat pay at WPP including sir Martin Sorrell's £43m package

It is rare for such a senior figure at an institution to attend such a gathering and comes after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Precise launches HNW buy-to-lets

Maximum loan sizes on Precise's selected lifetime tracker buy-to-let products increased to £3m

Chinese deal making hints atbroader European ambitions

Next destination for acquisitive groups may be Germany

Gross Wins Back $272 Million Fund as Old Mutual Keeps Faith

Old Mutual Global Investors transferred management of a $272 million bond fund to Bill Gross at Janus Capital Group Inc. from his previous firm, Pacific Investment Management Co.

Scottish Friendly purchases oldest UK firm

Scottish Friendly Assurance has acquired Marine and General Assurance as part of plans for growth and diversity, Fiona McBain has announced.

Human cash machine plots next move

Chris Rokos made $900m as a star trader at Brevan Howard. Now he’s starting out on his own

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