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Hargreaves Lansdown launches retirement modelling tool

Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a retirement modelling tool that compares the income from annuities and drawdown, “at a glance”

Amundi ETF lists a new Fixed Income ETF on NYSE Euronext Paris

This new asset allocation tool broadens Amundi ETF’s fixed income range, providing investors with a choice of exposures to Euro Zone government bonds by rating (lowest or highest within the Investment Grade universe) and maturity (all maturities or

Man Group acquires Numeric

Man’s chief executive has been cutting costs and launching new products to compensate for the loss of revenues from AHL’s flagship fund.

Bank of China Wins the First Yuan Clearing Deal in the Euro Area

The People’s Bank of China appointed Bank of China Ltd. as the first bank in the euro area able to clear payments in the Chinese currency.

Syz & Co launch flexible credit fund

Syz & Co has launched a fund which aims to provide a absolute return through a credit strategy combining European corporate bonds and flexible hedging of market exposure.

Investors Back U.K. Manager Neil Woodford's New Fund

Several other large institutional investors also said they have committed to the CF Woodford Equity Income Fund from Woodford Investment Management LLP.

London remains global leader in offshore RMB market

The recent agreement between the People’s Bank of China and the Bank of England was a significant milestone, according to new report

AXA announces a co-operation agreement with LinkedIn

The co-operation aims at supporting AXA HR, Marketing & Communications and Sales teams through LinkedIn offering innovative solutions and access to premium services.

Council pension fund buys £7.8m estate

The 142,220 square foot estate is occupied by Evans Vanodine, Yodel and Three Nations

Cyprus fund association admitted into EFAMA

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association has become a member of EFAMA following a “rigorous assessment” of Cyprus’s fund management framework.

Correlations rise as banks cut out smaller funds

Many see the trend as an inevitable consequence of the Basel III-induced squeeze on banks' markets businesses, which has sparked a root-and-branch overhaul of client coverage models.

Cyprus fund association admitted into EFAMA

The Cyprus Investment Funds Association has become a member of EFAMA following a “rigorous assessment” of Cyprus’s fund management framework.

Guernsey wins award for Insurance Linked Securities

Guernsey has been named 'best in class' for Insurance Linked Securities at the Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards 2014.

Jersey’s ‘competitive edge’ highlighted in winning ‘Best International Financial Centre’ Award

Jersey has won this year recognising its strengths as a finance centre

UK’s Knight Frank opens office in Italy

As Italy comes more and more onto investor radars amid Eurozone economic recovery,

Call for 'National Wealth Service'

A "National Wealth Service" should be set up to help people stay financially fit throughout their lives

‘Black Swan’ hedge fund plans UCITS vehicle

36 South, the hedge fund whose ‘Black Swan’ vehicle returned 200% in 2008, plans to launch a UCITS version of its long-volatility structure for investors concerned with the current market environment.

International Fund & Product Award winners announced

Best in class awards were also given for a particular element of an entry that shone out above all others

Why Fund Benchmarks are Bad

Benchmarks are not just restrictive to investing, but actually damage returns

French scheme tenders $50m emerging market mandate using IPE-Quest

The successful manager should have assets under management for this type of mandate of at least $500m

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