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Public Investment Fund, Russian Fund sign MoU worth $10 billion

It is noteworthy that RDIF is one of the world’s leading mutual funds

Global property giant to launch Asian expansion from Singapore

A global giant in real estate management aims to use Singapore as a launching pad to dramatically increase its assets under management across Asia.

Standard Life Investments Absolute Return Fund Added To Asgard Platform

Global Absolute Return Strategies is an award-winning multi-asset strategy, which aims to provide positive returns in all market conditions with reduced volatility compared to equities.

L&G unveils own-brand lifetime mortgage

L&G unveils own-brand lifetime mortgageLegal and General has launched its own branded lifetime mortgage product range, following the acquisition of specialist equity release provider Newlife in April.

LBMA Gold Price Bank of China to join as new participant

The addition of the Bank of China takes the total number of direct participants, who currently participate in the auction process, to eight: Barclays Bank, Bank of China, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC Bank USA NA, JP Morgan, Societe Generale, The Bank

Groucho Club sold by private equity firm

The sale comes as concerns over the gentrification and commercialisation of Soho’s clubs and bars grow among aficionados of the once-seedy district.

Guernsey chosen as domicile for Apax's London listing

Guernsey is home to new London Stock Exchange Main Market listing, Apax Global Alpha Limited.

Former BlueCrest Manager Plans U.K. Hedge Fund Credere

A former money manager with BlueCrest Capital Management and CQS Management, is planning to start a multi-strategy credit hedge fund.

Bravado and High Returns From Italian Fund Manager

Davide Serra, hedge fund manager at Algebris Investments, in London. He said Europe’s central bank would continue its bond-buying program, known as quantitative easing, for five years.

Savills IM teams up with Chinese institution for European fund launch

Savills Investment Management has partnered with China Minsheng Investment Capital to launch a European residential property fund

Indian giant to unleash concentrated best ideas fund into UK

One of the biggest firms in India is to launch a highly concentrated best ideas fund into the UK

Retailer Bonds Rebound in Europe as Junk Returns Slow on Selloff

Junk bonds sold by retailers in Europe are set for the best first half in three years even as returns in the wider market shrink.

Terra Incognita - UKCrowdfund Platform Points Investors to Africa

Of course, growth alone – which may be from a low base – is not in itself a sign of economic strength but if you cut the cake another way, it’s clear that Africa has at least four economic powerhouses in the shape of Nigeria, South Afric

Singapore's Frasers Centrepoint buys UK hotel firm for $572 million

Singapore-listed Frasers Centrepoint Ltd (FRCT.SI) said on Wednesday one of its units has bought a UK boutique hotel operator for 363.4 million pounds ($571.8 million), to boost its hospitality business.

JTC selected as administrator of new aircraft acquisition company

Nimrod Capital acted as the company’s Placing Agent and will be the long-term corporate and shareholder adviser. JTC provided company secretarial services and acted as administrator for the company during its initial public offering and will continu

SYZ AM launches multi-asset absolute return fund

The fund, formally called OYSTER Multi-Asset ActiProtect, was launched on 29 May as a Luxembourg-domiciled strategy.

Russian to Greeks: Look to sovereign wealth funds

As the Greek debt negotiations lurch from one bruising round to the next, perhaps it's time for Athens to broaden its search for funding

NFU Mutual partners with local Chartered Financial Planning Firm, Thornton

NFU Mutual, the leading rural insurer, has announced an agreement with Isle of Man Chartered Financial Planners, Thornton Associates

Aviva to close three offices as post-merger cost cuts begin

Insurer merged with Friends Life earlier this year

Intrinsic drops four providers in protection panel review

Four providers have been removed from the list of companies offering protection products to Intrinsic’s restricted advisers.

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