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EU clears Dexia's €90bn restructuring plan

The European Commission has approved the latest, €90bn restructuring plan for Dexia, a Franco-Belgian bank bailed out at the height of the financial crisis which has struggled ever since.

Hedge funds reap record profits from bets on QE

Super-rich hedge fund financiers emerged as the big winners from the Bank of England’s money printing programme in 2012, as pensioners and savers were made to struggle with shrunken incomes.

Aviva rolls out new global brand strategy

Aviva is rolling out a new global marketing plan, which will see its humorous UK advertising starring comic Paul Whitehouse toned down in an effort to create a "differentiated" positioning.

RBC awarded top rated status in Global custody survey

RBC Investor Services has been awarded 'Top Rating' in Global Custodian's 2012 Global Custody Survey across four categories.

China wealth fund eyes $1.3 bln U.K. office campus

The U.S. private equity group bought the property from a consortium of Aberdeen Asset Management, Schroders and Stanhope at the start of 2011 for GBP480 million, the FT said.

Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 0.64 per cent

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.64% in November

Marathon hedge fund eyes European firms

Europe remains the mother lode of current and future distressed investing opportunities

Leeds takeover finalised by GFH Capital

GFH Capital has officially become the new owners of Leeds United Football Club

Prime Brokerage platform at SEB reveals 20% growth in 2012

SEB also re-launched its FX Prime Brokerage service in 2012

Towers Watson to acquire Oxford Investment Partners

The deal - for an undisclosed sum and subject to regulatory approval

Aegon and Banco Santander Form Long-term Strategic Partnership in Spain

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2013 subject to regulatory approval and will be financed from existing resources.

London's Liffe the prize as US exchange swoops in $8.2bn deal

London’s status as a world financial capital has received a major boost after a US exchange paid billions of dollars to help secure control of Liffe, the City’s largest derivatives market.

ESMA clarifies rules for alternative investment funds and their managers

The Directive provides the legal framework for both alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their managers (AIFMs).

AIMA reponds to final AIFMD implementation text

The publication of the final text marks the conclusion of the current EU-wide legislative process and will shift the focus to a national level, with EU member states required to transpose the Directive into their national laws.

Hargreaves Lansdown adds Odey Opus fund to Wealth 150

“Both funds are managed using a similar strategy so we are comfortable with this change.” says Hargreaves Lansdown in a statement.

Threadneedle launches Multi Asset Target Alpha fund in Italy

Initially launched in September, Threadneedle's fund offers global exposure across a range of asset classes with the aim of producing positive returns in all market environments.

Malaysian billionaire invests in Italian yacht maker

Asia is an incredibly growing market for yachting

Citi bags big Swedish hedge fund manager mandate

We are delighted to appoint Citi for our new Carve funds

GEM Income Fund launched by Standard Life Investments

“Our experience in investing for income will work extremely well within the context of Global Emerging Markets and I’ve no doubt that the combination will prove valuable for investors.

BNP Paribas Securities Services reveals Solvency II Capital Requirement solution

This launch reflects BNP Paribas’s ambition to expand its market leading position in the insurance industry by adapting to an ever-changing environment and bespoke client needs.

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