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SIX x-clear to connect to Goldman Sachs’ SIGMA X MTF– further expanding European platform coverage

This move by SIX x-clear offers its clients enhanced platform coverage and settlement netting services.

Barclays launches NI SME Fund

We believe we are really well equipped to help local SMEs grow their businesses.

Fasanara Capital Awarded As Best Multi-Strategy Emerging Manager by Hedge Funds Review

The Hedge Funds Review Single Managers Awards is the most prestigious event held exclusively for the European hedge fund industry. The awards recognize the best hedge funds in Europe.

World’s Biggest Wealth Fund Faces Wider Ban on Coal Investments

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund may be forced to step up divestments of coal companies and could face a wider ban on investments in other fossil fuels such as oil sands.

QFB in deal with JLL to guide Qatar, Gulf investors on UK and Europe real estate

QFB, which has recently had a successful listing of its shares on the Qatar Stock Exchange, is continuing to execute on its strategy of shifting from being investment focused to investor focused.

Legal & General Acquires £3BN UK Annuity Portfolio from Aegon

They will continue to be serviced by Aegon until the effective date of a Part VII Transfer which is subject to regulatory and court approval.

Baillie Gifford unveils Multi Asset Growth fund

Baillie Gifford has extended its multi-asset range with the launch of the Multi Asset Growth fund, run by the same team behind its £5.9bn Diversified Growth strategy which closed to new investors in February 2013.

M&G slashes fund charges for new direct service

For multi-asset funds the OCF will vary according to the fund.

QFB signs agreement with UK’s property adviser JLL

QFB previously announced the development of a pioneering open architecture private banking platform

Columbia Threadneedle to Buy Smart-Beta Group

Current smart-beta ETF assets are about $282 billion, reflecting an annual organic growth rate of 19%, double the growth rate of the overall ETF market.

Waverton Investment Management Portfolio Fund Hits £100 Million Mark

The Fund is managed by Algernon Percy, Managing Director at Waverton, and Alexandra Buchan, who joined Waverton in 2013 and manages portfolios for a number of clients.

Russia eyes Mideast foreign investment drive

Economic woes have motivated the traditionally conservative Russian authorities to explore the alternatives to the Western markets of capitals.

Amundi reportedly lead bidder for $957 million in European real estate

They include the 46-story Tour Egee tower in Paris’s La Defense district and offices in Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

English soccer club sold to Chinese buyer

One of Xia's immediate priorities is appointing a manager to lead the club's return to the top flight

Malaysia sovereign fund opens London office as its Europe HQ

The Shard said the fund had agreed a 10-yearlease.

Aviva invests in tech accelerator

Aviva will be its exclusive financial services partner, working with seven start-ups, each year, over this period.

ICBC Standard Bank sheds NY precious metals traders

The continued evolution of the bank's precious metals capabilities will lead to some staff reorganisation," the bank told Reuters in an emailed statement.

New manager Marwood evolves Royal London UK Growth fund to reflect greater income focus

Took over fund in April

AP Group announces partnership with ‘The Commonwealth Trade Initiative’ for HR and Staffing consultancy

To ensure smooth and efficient global expansion, AP Group also provides selection of HR services to its clients, including salary guides, payroll services and HR administration in selected locations.

Wealth management group Rathbones opts for long-term strategy

Liverpool financial experts also on the lookout for suitable acquisition opportunities

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