11/17/2014

Fund profile: BlackRock Smaller Companies

The trust's long-term track record is equally impressive, returning 198% over five years and 368% over 10 years to 13 November, making it the second-best performing trust in the sector over both time periods.

11/14/2014

UK and Bermuda reinsurers handed US boost

Reinsurers in the UK and Bermuda, as well as in three other jurisdictions, may soon be able to post lower collateral when operating in the US following recommendations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

11/14/2014

Henderson launches credit funds

Henderson Global Investors has launched the Henderson Horizon Emerging Market Corporate Bond Fund and the Henderson Horizon Global Corporate Bond Fund to extend its fixed-income offering.

11/13/2014

Crowdshed Anounces Move Into Equity Offering

According to the Nesta/Cambridge University UK Alternative Finance Industry report, released Monday 10 November, equity crowdfunding has grown by over 410% in 2014.

11/12/2014

Eaton Vance launches Floating-Rate Income Fund

Eaton Vance Management International Limited, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management, has announced the launch of the Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Fund for non-US qualified investors.

11/11/2014

China Set to Pump Billions Into Russian Real Estate Construction

A memorandum of understanding between the Russian and Chinese state banks was signed during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing over the weekend. Dmitriyev said the deal would "help bring Chinese investment and companies to Russia,