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Barclays axed from Co-op’s ethical fund portfolio

Serves as a wake-up call to high street banks.

BNP Paribas Securities Services launches UK Trustee and Depository service

BNP Paribas Securities Services today announces the expansion of its independent Trustee and Depository service to the UK market, in light of the incoming AIFMD.

Armajaro Asset Management Trader Dies at Age of 35

Before joining Armajaro in May, he was co-portfolio manager of the TT Long/Short Financials fund.

Iveagh unveils clean share classes

Independent asset manager to reduce minimum investment on retail funds.

OFI Group and Man Group plc agree strategic partnership in France

OFI Group and Man Group plc agree strategic partnership in France to access the alternative multi-management marketMan Investments Holdings Limited

Bank of China to Open in Portugal

It was only a matter of time before the banking industries in Portugal and China started coming together.

Hewitt’s F&C trust boosted by European exposure

Last week the £54m trust of investment trusts reported a net asset value total return per share of 13.4 per cent

Schroders launches Sirios US Equity fund on GAIA platform

Schroders has announced the launch of another externally-managed fund, Schroder GAIA Sirios US Equity, on its UCITS platform. GAIA is a regulated, transparently operated platform for UCITS funds designed to give investors easier access to hedge funds.

Bank of America begins moving $50 billion of derivatives to UK: FT

The move will allow the world's number 10 bank by assets to benefit from tax breaks

Threadneedle and Schroders linked with RBS branch bid

Threadneedle Investments has been approached about buying a stake in the branches

German boutique launches European bond fund

The idea is that in our derivatives allocation we will sell bonds with one month duration

EDHEC-Risk reveals risk control plan

These proposals can be categorised into three major themes.

MoneDiam aims to make diamonds trade like bullion

"The high security liquid and tradable hard asset class will open a new market for international investors and the diamond producing industry alike."

London Stock Exchange income up 6%

And total income for the first nine months increased by 9% to £632.5m

Candid Money launches platform comparison service

Service to allow investors to compare potential returns on funds from various platforms.

Three-quarters of IFAs get requests for ethical investment options

Just over half (51%) say they got the same amount of such requests in 2012 as they did in 2011

State Street LaunchesDynamic Diversified Fund

The new funds will be managed by SSgA’s Investment Solutions Group

Fee pressure evident in Alternatives only

Asset management fees in alternatives have fallen due to supply and demand dynamics.

Spain’s March Gestión de Fondos broadens its horizons

Banca March, ranked as one of Europe’s most solvent banks after 2011 stress tests

Old Mutual launches Africa index fund in UK

‘We invest in the Frontier markets in our higher risk accounts.'

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