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Towers Watson form Guernsey ICC to hedge pension longevity risk

The structure significantly reduces the cost of hedging longevity risk for pension schemes by removing the need for an intermediary insurer to write the transaction.

Songbird Bidders Get A Firm Acceptance

Third Avenue had previously issued a letter of intention to accept the bid.

Ex-UBS bankers to launch hedge fund in January

The fund aims to raise 100 million euros and generate 15 percent annual gains through investments in stocks, bonds and other securities, Constanty and Baetz told Reuters.

Grosvenor Crescent: the London street where house prices average £16.9m

Most expensive address in Britain, in Belgravia, also features three-bedroom flat on sale for £11.75m

Experts Debate Fund Industry Outlook at Walkers Seminars

Leading international law firm Walkers has completed another season of its acclaimed series of investment funds seminars, which were held this year in New York, San Francisco and London.

Elite Asset Management introduces CapMan Collection

Elite Asset Management introduces CapMan Collection - a new opportunity to invest in unlisted companies and real estate

New Guernsey closed-ended fund lists on LSE

Their experience, professionalism and ability to bring the onshore and offshore elements together seamlessly have helped us to achieve a successful initial placement.

A New Choice for GEM

Global Fund Manager, Standard Life Investments has today announced the launch of a new Enhanced Diversified Global Emerging Markets Strategy (EDGEM).

Harwood acquires Quilter Cheviot-managed Discovery funds

Harwood Multi-Manager has acquired the £29 million Discovery Balanced and the £3 million Discovery Growth funds, formerly managed by Quilter Cheviot, and assumed their management with immediate effect.

Chase Templeton Buys Hampshire Adviser

Chase Templeton has now completed 26 deals in 2014.

RWC brings top Japanese engagement fund to UK

RWC has launched a Japan fund that puts constructive engagement at the heart of its philosophy.

Towers Watson launches off-shore longevity hedging service

Towers Watson has launched an off-shore longevity hedging service to give medium-sized schemes direct access to the reinsurance market.

Aviva writes to advisers on challenges facing Invesco's Barnett

Aviva has written to advisers outlining its views on the challenges facing Mark Barnett, following a review of how he runs funds previously managed by Neil Woodford.

MetLife UK plans 2015 guaranteed Isa launch

We’ve identified guaranteed Isas as a growth area and our research is backed up by 42 per cent of advisers

Commentary: Henderson Investment Trust Managers Outlook 2015

Outlooks for 2015 below from Henderson Investment Trust Managers

BRICS becoming a significant alternative voice in the international arena’

BRICS could emerge as a voice for an alternative world view and development model as there is a good scope to take the relationship forward

Capita seals three year Hiscox outsourcing contract extension

Hiscox has signed a three year contract renewal with outsourcer Capita Insurance Services. The contract, which is effective immediately, will be managed from Capita's Sittingbourne office and overseen by head of operations John Barker.

Orchard Street buys 4 Hardman Square for £31m

Orchard Street buys 4 Hardman Square for £31m.

France, Germany to pay lion’s share of euro bank resolution fund

The SRF is to be filled gradually from the banks’ contributions and to reach its full size, equal to 1 percent of all deposits of up to 100,000 euros in euro zone banks, in 2024.

Rise of liquid alternatives adds to the managed account toolbox

The ways in which investors are employing managed accounts to build their exposure to alternatives are becoming multifarious.

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