01/03/2014

Tetragon takes big stake in Ashcourt Rowan

Guernsey-domiciled hedge fund firm TFM - which hunts out opportunities in assets and asset classes in believe to be ‘superior’ based on their track record and expertise bought the stake though its Tetragon Financial Group Master fund

12/28/2013

Swiss private banking in clinch with high cost level

Nevertheless, the biggest wealth managers lost some market share to medium-sized competitors. Post-crisis low turnover and low interest rates still put pressure on returns, while cost levels remained sticky.

12/20/2013

Aberdeen Asset deputy in £5.4m shares payout

Aberdeen Asset Management's veteran deputy chief executive Andrew Laing has enjoyed a £5.4 million payday as he became the latest senior figure at the acquisitive fund manager to cash in stock.

12/20/2013

UBS takes big stake in Ashcourt Rowan

The news follows an announcement by Ashcourt that it had entered into an agreement to buy UKWM, a north west England-focused discretionary and pensions management group, for £14.25 million. It ensnare

12/19/2013

Ashcourt Rowan targets £10bn in AUM in five years

Ashcourt Rowan is looking to grow its assets under management from £3.7bn to £10bn in the next three to five years following its deal to acquire adviser firm UK Wealth Management for up to £14.25m.