08/17/2015
Norway’s Wealth Fund Excludes Posco, Daewoo International
It has excluded more than 60 companies following recommendations from the Ethics Council.
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08/17/2015
Mattioli Woods to spend £15m on new head office
The new building will be funded by the company’s cash reserves, which currently stand at £10 million, a new bank loan of up to £7 million and future operating profits.
08/16/2015
A 3pc fall in Neil Woodford's new fund? Why novice investors shouldn't worry
Comment: many savers who bought the fund will not be familiar with how investment trusts work - and how they can suffer large falls that have nothing to do with performance, writes Richard Evans
08/14/2015
Advisers not getting the best out of multi-asset funds
A large number of multi-asset allocation funds being used in model portfolios are highly correlated to the portfolios in question, new research by Natixis Global Investors
08/14/2015
Why you should invest in forestry – and what to buy
With demand for forest products guaranteed, smart investors will snap up key firms servicing the industry, says Jonathan Compton
08/14/2015
Grainger to sell arm as demand for UK rental flats soars
The company said it has also had “an exceptional market response” to Abbeville Apartments, its first scheme built specifically for renting in Barking.
08/14/2015
Pioneer to launch fund for CIO Berger
Wealth Manager understands Pioneer wants to create a market neutral strategy with low volatility in a Ucits framework.
08/13/2015
Betfred Founder Sells Two St Peter's For £100m
Fred Done's MSV firm has sold the landmark office building to Deutsche Bank
08/13/2015
Star trader Rokos courts investors for blockbuster hedge fund launch
This is definitely going to be a unique launch because he's got a good track record and excellent pedigree and people want to allocate more money to global macro
08/13/2015
RBC GAM liquidates Lux version of precious metals fund
The closure of the Luxembourg-domiciled fund does not have a bearing on the RBC Global Precious Metals fund.
08/13/2015
Two St Peter’s Square sold for £100m
The development will total 160,000 sq ft, with 5,142 sq ft of ground floor leisure space and a two-storey underground car park for 72 vehicles.
08/12/2015
Behavioural Finance: the futility of focusing on investment costs
A number of active institutional investors focus on this mid cap area, keeping these trends on their side.
08/11/2015
GAM swoops on London-based independent asset management firm
The team currently manages approximately USD 1.2 billion of investor committed capital
08/11/2015
Nikko Asset Management looks to Ireland for fund admin
SuMi TRUST in Ireland has been chosen as fund administrator for 12 funds belonging to Nikko Asset Management.
08/11/2015
Howden acquires Perkins Slade
Focus on mid-market supplemented by dedicated teams for UK trade credit and professional lines; and high net worth private clients.
08/10/2015
Jack Wills owner eyes £100m bid for Yo! Sushi
Yo! Sushi is looking for a buyer that can fund its expansion.
08/10/2015
Standard Life passes the baton
The half-year results, while showing the bruising effects of the UK’s major pension reforms
08/10/2015
Barings unveils multi-asset income fund
The Barings multi-asset team has been through a number of changes of late.
08/10/2015
Ground-breaking £5m social investment fund launches for investors
Like all investments there are risks, but the fund offers exciting opportunities for attractive returns and targeted social impact.
08/10/2015
UK income stars buy Barclays after ousting of boss
Citywire AAA-rated James Lowen and Clive Beagles add Barclays to their JOHCM UK Equity Income fund for first time in five years.