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BlackRock to buy Credit Suisse European ETF business

The deal is expected to be announced shortly, said the source, who declined to be identified because the deal is not yet public. The value of the deal could not be determined.

Hedge fund multi-millionaire and Mayfair-based designer snap up one of Savile Row's most famous names

The 163-year-old business, which counts King Edward VII, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Lawrence Olivier and Humphrey Bogart among its former clients, was sold by private investors who have owned the brand since 2005.

Frankfurt-based accelerando associates to expand advisory-only consulting

German-based advisory firm accelerando associates has strengthened its advisory-only consulting business on European fund distribution.

Brooks Macdonald launches income fund for ex-New Star manager

The Global Equity Income fund will predominantly invest in global equity securities, with the aim of providing income and capital growth.

Brooks Macdonald launches two income funds

The Global Equity Income fund (GEIF) will be run by Toby Thompson, who joined the firm from New Star in 2011.

Bank gamble pays off for Odey's flagship hedge fund

The strong performance contrasts sharply with the 20.3 per cent drop the fund recorded in 2011 when a number of Mr Odey's investments backfired.

Gabelli Securities New Delhi investment boutique

‘Acquisition increases GSIL’s emerging market assets under advisory, expanding its presence in one of the world’s fastest growing democracies’

Italy's Generali to buy out Czech joint venture

Generali said eastern Europe was now its fourth biggest market and growing faster than western Europe

iShares Leads Global ETP Industry Flows

BlackRock has announced that its iShares business led the global industry in 2012 by capturing $85.3bnin new flows of the record-breaking $262.7bn global Exchange Traded Products market flows.

London’s Quantitative Hedge Funds Report Second Year of Losses

David Harding’s $10 billion Winton Futures Fund Ltd. slid 3.5 percent in 2012

An Elite Tribe Of Hedge Fund Superstars Took A Bruising In This Years Top 100 Rankings

This year's top spots are mostly occupied by funds that have either asset backed or mortgage arbitrage strategies.

Outlook for M&A in 2013

Linklaters’ partners have pooled their views on what lies in store for the M&A market.

Harris takes MM reins in City Financial insourcing drive

Ed Rosengarten, formerly Eden’s head of UK asset management before moving over to the same role at City Financial, said the appointment of Mr Harris to the funds reflected a strategy of “shifting the business from an outsourced one to an insou

Cofunds CGT tool hit by another bug

Cofunds is continuing maintenance on its capital gains tax (CGT) calculator following fresh complaints from advisers.

Standard Life fund crowned top performer in 2012

The £510m fund, managed by Ed Legget, returned 44.6 per cent for investors

Coutts Launches Multi-Asset Funds

The Coutts multi-asset funds will be sold under advice in the UK.

Schroders adviser suggests fine wine is 'long-term investment'

"The beauty of wine investment is the options it provides. If the price is up, you can sell it for a profit. If price goes down, you can hold it for the long term. Or, you can simply drink it!"

Europe, Asia banks join U.S. in swap dealer line-up

Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Nomura were among those listed in the registry of the National Futures Association (NFA), a U.S. regulator.

Icecapital Asset Management changes hands

The business transfers were executed on 1 January 2013

Henderson loses Asia investment trust mandate to Schroders Read more: http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2233281/henderson-loses-asia-investment-trust-mandate-to-schroders#ixzz2GtuZEkoP Investment Week - News and analysis for investment

The trust will now be managed by Hong Kong based Robin Parbrook and King Fuei Lee, who run the top performing offshore £1.1bn Schroder ISF Asia Total Return fund.

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