03/28/2013
Computer hedge fund firm Henri Capital shuts down
Henri's closure represents the failure of a portfolio spun off from one of the world's biggest and most successful fund firms.
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03/27/2013
ICAP warns on profit as trading recovery falters
Increased levels of volatility, including heavy electronic trading of the Japanese yen, had helped activity in January and February, but trading had tailed off this month.
03/27/2013
Ingenious launches US business to build on Fatca opportunity
Chief executive Guy Bowles said: ‘We have put all the systems in place with BNY Mellon and Pershing, Jersey, to custody clients.’
03/27/2013
Ingenious invests in Whizz Kid
The investment will be used by Whizz Kid Productions to undertake the production and development of various TV programmes and formats
03/27/2013
James Hay profits dip 6% to £10.3 million
IFG said James Hay was now experiencing net growth of its book of business
03/27/2013
Royal London profits rise on bumper protection sales
A near-25% rise in UK protection sales helped drive an increase in profits for the Royal London group in 2012.
03/27/2013
Royal London profits rise on bumper protection sales
A near-25% rise in UK protection sales helped drive an increase in profits for the Royal London group in 2012.
03/26/2013
Hedge Fund Managers Face Tough Business Climate and Heightened Investment Expectations
Study Identifies Six Requisites for Long-Term Success
03/26/2013
Aberdeen expands Global fund offerings
"Aberdeen Asset Management has been investing in Latin American and European equities for nearly three decades and the strategies represent part of the firm's core competencies," said Gary Marshall , Aberdeen's Chief Executive.
03/26/2013
Lyxor Asset Management – Best Managed Accounts Platform
Lyxor has always been a pioneer in the hedge fund industry in terms of liquidity and transparenc
03/26/2013
Dexia Asset Management – Best Fixed Income Manager
Since inception, the fund has returned 11.56 per cent flat compared to 1.64 per cent for Eonia
03/25/2013
Northern Trust Corporation Announces First Emerging Markets Custom Index and Fund with ESG Screens
First Emerging Markets Custom Index and Fund with ESG Screens announced by Northern Trust in conjunction with MSCI ESG Research and ISS Unique Fund Designed for Investors Seeking Emerging Markets Exposure while Incorporating Governance Screening
03/25/2013
Momentum makes two hires in UK retail push
In addition, Momentum has finalised strategic partnerships with the Lighthouse Group and YourWealth.co.uk
03/25/2013
Middle East family investors eye east Europe bargains
Ready to take on more risk.
03/25/2013
6 Ways Hedge Funds Need to Adapt Now
Institutional investors and fund managers speak out on what it takes to succeed in a tough climate
03/25/2013
Aviva cuts director pay under shareholder pressure
Aviva became a high-profile target of the "shareholder spring"
03/25/2013
Schroders to rebrand Cazenove funds
Cazenove Capital’s funds will be rebranded as Schroders products “in due course”
03/25/2013
Man Group to continue funding of Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance for another five years
This five-year funding extension underscores Man's commitment to building a world-leading quantitative investment business
03/25/2013
Client Assets Rise At Lombard Luxembourg
Assets under administration up 11% to in excess of €23 billion
03/25/2013
Vanguard to expand reach with low-cost Hargreaves move
Adam Laird, passive investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: ‘Index-tracking funds are held by 11% of Vantage clients and Vanguard funds have proved a popular choice for investors.