11/21/2019
Aviva shares drop as strategy update leaves investors underwhelmed
Aviva is folding Aviva Investors, its fund management arm, into a broader investments, savings and retirement division.
Alternative Investments
11/21/2019
Psigma targets short duration as benchmark yields tumble
The house has shortened duration exposure in its managed portfolios, on concerns around the sustainability of UK bond yields on current historical lows
11/21/2019
Chartered adviser looks nationally for acquisitions
Meets high-net-worth demand for income-generating alternative investments
11/20/2019
Cynergy Bank CFO on meeting challenges in financial services
Francesca Hampton, finance chief of the business-focused bank, reveals in an interview how experiences at RBS, Metro Bank and Co-Operative Bank shaped her career.
11/20/2019
Ex-Guardian WM regional director unveils repatriation service
It will help expats tackle challenges in moving back to the UK from Middle East and Asia
11/20/2019
Geneva WM joins with investment firm to start European equity fund
Kepler Cheuvreux is a key specialist in European equities analysis
11/20/2019
Lyxor completes the integration of Commerzbank’s asset management activities with launch of new branch in Germany
The launch of the new Lyxor Asset Management branch in Germany marks an important step in the on-going integration of EMC activities acquired by Societe Generale from Commerzbank.
11/19/2019
Japanese giant steps up global funds push with SMID strategy
One Asset Management said the fund would be focusing on companies with sustainable business models, which also have a differentiated competitive edge.
11/19/2019
UK funds to offer “clearer picture” of ESG products
Currently a variety of terms and phrases are used in different ways, which could leave customers confused or unable to find the investment opportunities to match their diverse responsible investment goals.
11/19/2019
Gresham House fires back at family seeking to oust it from trust
Boardroom battle heats up at LMS Capital over investment management arrangements
11/19/2019
Startup India NewQuest Capital Partners raises $1 billion for its 4th fund
According to the firm’s website, NQCP focuses on two types of secondary transactions.
11/19/2019
Holders of maturing NS&I Index Linked Certificates face double blow
The Government has introduced no new NS&I Index Linked Certificates issues for some time.
11/19/2019
AGCS creates new business unit offering unbundled risk services
The services are delivered through AGCS experts and engineers, complemented by third-party providers.
11/19/2019
Willis Re Securities completes €120m ILS for Covéa Mutual
The structure includes a per-occurrence indemnity trigger, with terms mirroring the traditional reinsurance placement, ensuring it can be integrated into the broader property catastrophe reinsurance program.
11/19/2019
IA reaches milestone £5trn consensus on responsible investment terms
But the fact asset managers will classify their own funds raises concerns
11/19/2019
Norwegians to Giant Wealth Fund: Can I Have My Cash Now?
Norway’s wealth fund holds roughly 1.5% of the world’s listed equities
11/18/2019
Campari Group readies French distribution purchase
The put option means Campari has the exclusive right to buy while negotiations are ongoing.
11/18/2019
Dutch government tries to avoid cuts to pension payouts
Millions of retirees face reductions to their incomes for first time next year
11/18/2019
Swiss Bourse to take over Spanish stock exchange
The price of the Offer is €34.00 per share of BME, implying the maximum amount payable by SIX of €2,843m.
11/15/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investment 2020 Market Outlook
James McCann, Senior Global Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments, highlights key themes that are set to influence the global economy and investment landscape in 2020