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BlackRock launches Asian special sits fund for Swan

BlackRock is to launch an Asia Special Situations fund for Andrew Swan and Emily Dong, after bringing its first Asian equities fund to the UK market last summer.

Henderson credit team bumps up CoCos coverage

The huge potential increase in contingent convertible bonds issuance has led Henderson Global Investors to add resources to specifically cover the asset class.

John Laing completes purchases for new portfolio

Newly-launched investment trust now has £156m in assets after purchasing spree.

SGSS wins pension custody mandate

The Berri Group is the largest retirement and insurance group for the professions in France

UK Equity Income re-enters Cofunds' sales leader board

The last time this sector was among the most popular five sectors for Cofunds was in September 2011.

Fund of hedge funds face fight for cash with consultants

The increased competition is particularly significant, because the industry is struggling to grow

Artemis to launch a new Pan European Fund …

We are delighted to bring this strategy to a wider audience

Barings to close struggling corporate bond fund

Assets under management had fallen to £153m by the time of her departure

L&G’s Reeves emphasises team approach

He added the broad expertise would be used to help him manage the fund, something he said Mr Hodges had leveraged

Jupiter Split Trust chair Campbell dies; Lord Lamont takes over

The chairman of the Jupiter Second Split Trust, Gordon Campbell CBE, has died.

Ex-Rothschild banker Yao faces tough Alibaba IPO test

As Alibaba.com prepared for its Hong Kong IPO in late 2007, details of the deal emerged in local media, much to the frustration of Michael Yao, the company's top financial adviser.

Royal London set to expand multi-assets

Royal London Asset Management, the City’s largest mutually owned fund manager, is to begin an expansion and recruitment programme to build out its multi-asset business for third-party investors.

Italy’s real estate market continues to attract foreign fund managers

Funds give Italian real estate their blessing

Brokers race to launch cash and shares 'super Isas'

Brokers will give investors the option of being able to mix and match between both shares and cash under the new Isa rules, which come into force in July

The London hedge fund paying over £1m a head

This year it shared £6.47m between just six staff

Marshall Wace acquires Eaglewood for P2P fund management push

Alternative asset manager Marshall Wace has acquired a majority stake in investment management firm

Zulnet Starts Campaign to Raise a Listed Philanthropic Algorithmic Currency Hedge Fund

The listed hedge fund will make an investment using Algorithmic trading system in electronic trading of currency spot or spot FX.

Newton to close common investment fund for charities

The investment management company says CIFs are likely to become outdated vehicles for investment

Swedish investors back Volkswagen bid as deadline looms

Volkswagen's bid to take full control of Swedish truckmaker Scania looks set to succeed, according to one shareholder backing the deal, with the final deadline for the offer falling due later today.

Hedge Funder Andurand: 'Sentiment is Turning' in Favor of Commodities

Investors are renewing their interest in commodities this year, after several years of sluggish prices.

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