10/16/2019
Mirabaud AM's Narula on multi-thematic & ESG approach to global equities at Thematic Forum Milan 2019
Narula is the lead portfolio manager of both the Global Equity High Income and Equities Global Focus strategies at Mirabaud.
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10/16/2019
Markets in “fragile equilibrium”, says Columbia Threadneedle
Although bonds and equities have delivered punchy year-to-date returns, fund managers see factors such as trade wars contributing to uncertainty.
10/16/2019
Pensioenfonds ING selects Robeco for integral ESG mandate
The combination of the various ESG facets makes this a unique collaboration and a good match.
10/16/2019
French insurer AXA considers selling up in Central Europe
AXA's gross revenues in Poland were down 6 per cent in the first half of 2019 to 288 million euros, according to the group's financial report.
10/15/2019
Mirova Leads Coalition of 66 Investors to Take Action toward Gender Equality
In addition to calling for increased transparency on this topic, the purpose of this statement is to encourage companies to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
10/15/2019
UK dividends surged 7% in Q3! Is it time to get rich with the FTSE 100?
The average forward yield for Britain’s blue-chips sits comfortably above 4%, smashing the current level of inflation below 2%, and destroying the returns on traditional savings products like Cash ISAs.
10/15/2019
Pension transfers reduced FTSE 350 pension buyout deficit by 2.5bn
Barnett Waddingham estimates that 73% of the increase since 2014 is due to transfers.
10/15/2019
Octopus’ P2P solution ‘Octopus Choice’ now available within a SIPP
The move follows increasing demand from financial advisers and direct investors
10/15/2019
KBC makes life easier for companies with the multi-employer pension fund KBC Pension Fund Service
As of 1 January 2020, however, businesses will also be able to place their newly established or existing pension fund in KBC Pension Fund Service
10/15/2019
LaSalle adds Spanish warehouse to open-ended pan-European fund
The LaSalle E-REGI fund aims to generate stable income return from a diversified core portfolio of office, retail and logistics.
10/15/2019
BlueBay launches Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund
The team believes the strategy is highly relevant to professional investors and BlueBay collaborated with investors to create the investment solution.
10/15/2019
Neil Woodford fired and flagship fund to be shut down
Woodford has not managed to move out of his unlisted assets and into more liquid listed equities quickly enough to re-open the fund in December
10/14/2019
CME Group Reaches Record Asia Pacific Average Daily Volume of 1.2 Million Contracts in Q3 1st for publishing
We continue to see trading volume growth out of Asia Pacific as market participants continue to look towards CME Group to manage their risks
10/14/2019
Property giant Land Securities eyes £650m sale to fund real estate expansion
A supply-starved office space market in London has led to vacancy rates falling to their lowest level since 2007 over the past year, a recent report found.
10/14/2019
UBS Asset Management acquires prime Frankfurt office-led property for EUR27 million
Constructed in 1997, the office-led asset totals 3,000 sq m, including approximately 350 sq m of ground floor retail space, and presents an institutional-grade investment proposition on account of its high quality, prime location and strong tenant roster.
10/14/2019
Nutmeg spends £3 for every £1 of revenue
The company had just over 60,000 clients at the end of 2018.
10/14/2019
Blick Rothenberg makes new acquisition
Rees Pollock is a practice focusing on advising owner managed businesses with a particular expertise in businesses regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
10/14/2019
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Swedish Broker Proinova
Vyvienne Wade, CEO of Gallagher's International division, added: "Proinova is an impressive business, with high-quality people who focus on culture and clients first and foremost, just as we do at Gallagher.
10/13/2019
Joel Blake OBE Urges Businesses To 'Go Glocal'
This means having a global mindset and reach, but at the same time accommodating the cultures, ideals and needs of your local audiences.
10/11/2019
APFI updates member benefits for fund selectors
Besides the addition of online tools, accreditation, discounts and access to events, the Association continues to encourage fund selectors to join up in order to create a voice for the buys side professional community.