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Norway wealth fund loses 2.2% on debt fears

The €505.6 billion Government Pension Fund Global fell 2.2 per cent, as measured by a basket of currencies, the Oslo-based investor said yesterday.

Why new Euro rules won't mean ETF fee hikes

Some commentators have suggested low-cost funds such as ETFs could become more expensive as providers increase fees to make up for lost revenues.

Brooks Macdonald subsidiary to manage new property portfolio

It will offer investors the potential for income generation and capital growth from ground rents. GRIF is expected to be capitalised at around £50m.

Banking sector weighs on recruiter

The gross margin on temporary placements in the first half of 2012 improved slightly to 20.8% (2011: 20.2%). Pricing has remained relatively stable throughout the first half of 2012, with a stronger pricing environment in rapidly growing markets, being of

Bond Funds Capture Record Inflows of $350 Billion Worldwide in First Half - Research

Bond fund sales around the world are continuing at a record pace with $350 billion in net inflows during the first half of 2012, according to Strategic Insight, a business intelligence provider to the global fund industry.

Threadneedle launches Global Opportunities Bond fund in Sweden

The fund invests in ideas generated across Threadneedle's full fixed income team, covering developed and emerging market government bonds, investment grade and high yield corporate bonds, asset backed securities, currencies and fixed income derivativ

Opportunity in Hedge Funds

Hedge funds haven’t taken off in Asia like they have in the U.S. or Europe, but bankers say that may change and are positioning themselves to lend cash and securities to them, as well as helping them find new investors—a business known as prim

Aviva reports 10pc fall in operating profits

Aviva, the insurer undergoing a radical overhaul following the abrupt departure of its chief executive, has reported 10pc fall in first-half operating profits.

Alternative strategies take advantage of less choppy markets

While the major indexes ended the month higher, the bigger theme for hedge funds was the lack of violent shocks.

Risk aversion up, investor confidence down - yet opportunities exist for real estate investment in Europe

Half year view from LaSalle Investment Management

Pensions not considered a “retirement funding source” for 44% of Brits

17% of people say they expect ‘inheritance’ to help fund their retirement

BNY Mellon named largest alternative UCITS administrator for second consecutive year

This is the second year that AIS, a leading hedge fund service provider, has claimed the top spot with $26.7 billion in alternative UCITS assets under administration across 29 funds (as of January 2012).

Investec brings £300m American fund in-house for Mundy

Over the last decade the fund has had a value tilt and a portfolio of around 40 large cap stocks.

Are Capital Markets Ready to Stabilize? - Credit Suisse

In this edition, Stefan Keitel, Global Chief Investment Officer for Asset Management and Private Banking, discusses the continued ebb and flow of risk appetite in global markets and tackles a key question many investors are asking: Are capital markets rea

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