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Insurers fear ABI fees hike after L&G exit

How are they going to fill that gap? It’s a big loss for them

Liontrust's Luthman: Accounting for our financials exposure

Balance sheets remain obscure, and it is not clear what further steps may be taken by the government and regulators to bring about the ‘cultural shift’ that they claim they wish to see.

Dublin investment sells for €4.15m - two thirds above its guide price

BNP Paribas Real Estate acted as agents for the sale of Twilfit House at the corner of Jervis Shopping Centre and Middle Abbey Street in Dublin 1.

Aviva predicts drawdown charge cull

Platforms should not be charging advisers and their clients for facilitating “core functions” as these could be perceived by the regulator as “unreasonable barriers” to consumers’ choice, Aviva has said.

Should Women Invest In The New "Women's" Fund?

I’m always looking for the best ways to invest my retirement savings, especially if there are new ideas worth considering.

Swiss Life Buys German Real-Estate Group

The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year and requires regulatory approval.

Hargreaves adds 80 new funds to its Vantage Service

Hargreaves says its improvements will include lower minimum investment which are designed to “encourage first time investors”.

Varma lifts hedge fund allocation as it posts 5% half-year returns

Risto Murto, Varma’s president and chief executive, said: “Financially, Varma is the strongest it has ever been.”

Symphony Capital Partners launches open-ended Malta SICAV

ATSG said the fund will offer “true diversification” by identifying sources of returns across a range of liquid markets, spanning commodities, stock indices and bonds.

Deloitte and Savills appointed to sell the iconic Gherkin in the city of London

The Central London commercial property market has benefitted from improving market conditions over the course of the last few years.

Aviva sees huge rise in bulk annuities

All key metrics have improved; operating earnings per share are up 16 per cent and book value has increased 7 per cent.”

Barings' Duncan Goodwin Exits Precious Metals

Barings recently stated it preferred investment in the equities of resources companies rather than physical commodities. It also altered the benchmark of the fund.

Indian realtors bet big on London

In February, Lodha bought New Court on Carey Street for £90million while in November 2013 it bought 1/3 Grosvenor Square for £306million.

Global fund manager reports a record breaking first half

The first half of 2014 saw third party net inflows of £4.2bn

Zurich cites face-to-face push as platform assets rise

There’s lot of focus for platforms on this retirement space

India considers allowing Euroclear settlements for only some investors

The discussions on Euroclear had halted in March ahead of national elections.

Hedge Funds Bet On Falling Euro

Sentiment in the foreign-exchange market is so bearish toward the euro that it’s bullish.

Behind the strategy of the French pension reserve fund

The French pension reforms in 2010 had a profound impact on the asset allocation of the Fonds de reserve pour les Retraites, the €35.8 billion French pension reserves fund.

Fund managers are finally getting spooked by rising geopolitical tensions

Just 44pc of investors said that they were overweight equities, down from 61pc just a month ago

IIC to be disbanded following IMA and ABI investment tie-up

Godfrey said the IMA had a "very good" relationship with the NAPF and would work closely with them in them in the future

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