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European investors flock to cautious funds

Cautious allocation funds were the top asset-gathering fund category in the European funds market in June.

Jupiter Fund Management assets hit record 33.1 billion pounds in June quarter

Jupiter Fund Management (JUP.L) said funds under management (FuM) rose to a record 33.1 billion pounds in the June quarter, boosted by net inflows worth 1.3 billion pounds, mainly into its fixed income products.

JOHCM plans multi-asset launch after pension reforms

JOHCM’s offering is limited to equity funds at present, but CEO Gavin Rochussen told Investment Week the group wants to respond to demand for solutions for retirees seeking income by potentially launching a multi-asset range.

Alliance Trust Savings platform grows assets despite price increase

Online investment platform Alliance Trust Savings has managed to grow the assets invested on its platform despite hiking its flat fee by 87.5 per cent early this year.

Ex-Citi FX trading head readies macro hedge fund- sources

He will be joined by Farhang Mehregani, the former chief investment officer of Sciens Alternative Investments as one of the partners, two of the sources said.

Chenavari Ends First Half Up 18.24%

The firm cited the European Central Bank’s planned stimulus program as a catalyst for returns

Ireland to give green light for hedge funds to lend

Ireland has traditionally prevented hedge funds domiciled in the country from lending

Baker & McKenzie Advises FROB and N+1 on Sale of Catalunya Banc to BBVA

The deal is a major milestone in the restructuring of the Spanish financial sector.

LaSalle invests in Amsterdam for Bavarian pension fund BÄV

Patrizia’s WohnModul I fund, set up for a German pension fund in 2012, will buy the 5,500-unit portfolio by year-end.

Axa, Liontrust, Old Mutual and Premier funds fall off SPI's White List

Four funds have been dropped from Sanlam Private Investments’ White List of UK equity income outperformers, to be replaced by offerings from Threadneedle, RBS, Fidelity and Invesco Perpetual.

BlackRock World Mining Trust Signs USD12.0 Million Royalty Deal

The news comes after the trust in October said that it had reached a non-binding agreement on key commercial terms with regard to a USD12.0 million net smelter return royalty investment with Avanco Resources.

Wells Fargo AM funds available on Italy's Fundstore

Wells Fargo Asset Management has chosen Fundstore.it, the online platform of Banca Ifigest, to distribute its Sicav sub-funds of the Wells Fargo (Lux) Worldwide Fund for the first time online in Italy.

MetLife Joins Norway Fund in $561 Million Boston Deal

The collaboration on U.S. property bets began in December, as the Norwegian fund sought to diversify its holdings.

Nordic Capital picks banks for Thule listing in Stockholm -sources

Taking advantage of high stock market valuations and low volatility, private equity firms such as Nordic Capital are scrambling to list their holdings, many of them bought during the deal-making heyday before the financial crisis.

Luqman Arnold launches advisory business

The company will advise corporates, policy makers and entrepreneurs on strategy across areas including capital raising, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions.

Credit Agricole to issue dollar-denominated bonds in Taiwan

One of the tranches will issue an interest payment of 4 percent over the term of the bond

Institutions on hunt for RMB assets, says Deutsche

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, the asset manager with 934 billion euros in AUM, expects demand from institutional investors for RMB allocations to grow amid continuing internationalisation of the currency.

Money Grows on Trees in London!

Money tree planted to encourage Britons to save more

Miton multi-asset funds see near £200m redemption in H1

Almost £200 million has been withdrawn from Miton’s Multi-Asset funds during six months which included the departure of former manager Martin Gray and his replacement by David Jane

China trust suspended after manager goes AWOL

Trading in the £66 million ARC Capital fund, which counts Rathbones among its shareholders, has been suspended amid a breakdown in communication between its investment manager and board.