07/16/2018
China shifts investment focus from North America to Europe
The figures were released by global law firm Baker McKenzie and highlight the economic impact of recent policy divergence.
Alternative Investments
07/16/2018
Taking a risk on emerging markets can pay off
No one is pretending there isn’t plenty to worry about, with five significant headwinds combining to blow last year’s investment success story off course.
07/16/2018
Hedgie robo targets institutional and private client cash
The minimum investment for private clients is £10,000.
07/16/2018
Evli pushes distribution to Middle East
Market Securities is a fully independent global group offering product coverage over a large set of asset classes.
07/13/2018
Ashmore AUM falls in challenging period for emerging markets
Coombs said that risk aversion to developed world political uncertainty, and concerns about trade protectionism were also contributors.
07/13/2018
China’s Anbang eyes sale of Belgain insurer
Troubled Chinese insurance giant Anbang is reportedly exploring options to sell Belgian insurer Fidea.
07/12/2018
Aegon still to move £8bn Nationwide assets off Cofunds
An Aegon spokesman says a date has not yet been set for when the assets will migrate to the new platform.
07/12/2018
Aviva bids ‘adios’ to Spain
Aviva has completed its exit from Spain’s life and pensions marketplace after selling its entire shareholdings in its joint venture operations in the region.
07/12/2018
BMO GAM ditches F&C brand
All open-ended funds will adopt the BMO name
07/12/2018
SGG Group acquires Augentius
The services offered by Augentius will complement SGG Group’s current funds offering, including a state-of-the-art technological platform and experienced team with the reputation of providing high quality service.
07/12/2018
Natixis IM acquires stake in US asset manager
The impact of the transaction on Natixis’ CET1 ratio is estimated to be approximately -15 basis points (bps).
07/11/2018
Premier AM posts 21st consecutive positive quarterly inflow
Premier is aiming to build on this success through its new digital portal for advisers, which launched in March.
07/11/2018
Fidelity Special Values trims investment fees
This Money Observer Rated Fund is moving to a new pricing structure, but could it have done more to reduce costs for investors?
07/11/2018
Top performing emerging Europe trust to wind up
Plans have been revealed to wind up BlackRock Emerging Europe investment trust, managed by Sam Vecht.
07/11/2018
AFH to scrap platform fees by end of year
For us, it wasn’t a question of whether but of when
07/11/2018
P2P property platform Lendy wins FCA authorisation
This is a validation of our efforts to move from a young start-up to an established mainstream lender, with the ability to disrupt the banking model for the benefit of clients, and design new investment products and services.
07/11/2018
HK tycoon to buy Irish plane lessor Sky Leasing for US$2.8b
70% of purchase to be funded with debt; the rest from parents Chow Tai Fook, NWS Holdings
07/10/2018
Euclid Transactional Expands into Europe, Middle East and Africa
Euclid Transactional Expands Transactional Insurance Program into Europe, Middle East and Africa in Cooperation with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Aspen Insurance
07/10/2018
Premier AM posts 21st consecutive positive quarterly inflow
Chief executive Mike O'Shea said the results showed his firm is well positioned in terms of product range, performance and distribution capability.
07/10/2018
Bregal Milestone successfully closes €400 million pan-European fund
Typical commitments range from €20 million to €60 million.