08/12/2013
Martin Currie suffers first loss following China 'conflict of interest'
The China investment book has taken a significant hit as a result of this conflict,
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08/12/2013
Piquant Technologies becomes first AIFMD compliant UK hedge fund
Andrew Shrimpton, global head of regulatory compliance, at Kinetic Partners said: "It's extremely rewarding for us to know that we have helped Piquant Technologies become the first hedge fund to be authorised by the FCA according to the EU AIFMD
08/12/2013
Sesame fine hits parent company profits in first half
Resolution’s UK and closed life business units reported a combined operating profit of £129m at the end of June 2013, a drop of around £8m compared to £137m at the end of June 2012.
08/12/2013
Schroders to put fund managers in front of advisers
The roadshow will give advisers the opportunity to put questions to some of the group's leading fund managers, including Julie Dean, who runs the UK Opportunities and UK Equity funds, and the asset manager's global head of equities, Peter Harris
08/11/2013
Hirander Misra stages a comeback with derivatives exchange group
Addressing key financial stability and economic development issues identified by the G20
08/11/2013
Co-op caught in unpaid fund manager bonus storm
The Co-operative Bank is facing more trouble as fund managers in its former asset management and insurances divisions look to reclaim unpaid bonuses.
08/11/2013
Old Mutual eyes Asia and GEM relaunches
Old Mutual Global Investors is planning to relaunch a number of funds in its range, with global equities, Asia and emerging markets touted as major growth areas.
08/11/2013
BNY Mellon named Best Transactional Bank in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
The award recognises BNY Mellon's innovative approach to developing and implementing client-focussed solutions in transactional banking
08/11/2013
Norway wealth fund CEO betting on 'quite high' China growth
We still have confidence that long-term prospects for China are quite good
08/08/2013
Henderson announces record profits
Henderson Group Plc, the holding company of London-based investment manager Henderson Global Investors, has announced record profits of £101.1 million (172 million) before tax in its interim report.
08/07/2013
Bob Diamond mulls investment in new UK exchange
Bob Diamond, the former Barclays chief executive who left the bank in the wake of the Libor scandal last summer
08/07/2013
Aviva turnaround advances as first half sales rise
In a half year earnings statement on Thursday, Aviva said the value of new business - its key measure of growth - grew 17 percent to 401 million pounds.
08/07/2013
Standard Life profit lifted by savers and markets
Standard Life posted a 6 percent rise in first half operating profits
08/07/2013
Pioneer announces partnership deal with Japanese giant
Investment firm announces tie-up with UK arm of Mitsubishi UFJ AM and assigns equity mandate.
08/07/2013
SSGA and JPMAM to launch target date funds
TDFs are seen as a direct alternative for traditional lifestyling strategies in defined contribution (DC) schemes.
08/07/2013
Alceda applies for AIFM licence in Germany and Luxembourg
The AIFMD takes a “one size fits all” approach and encompasses AIFMs of all alternative investment funds (AIF) which are not covered by the UCITS Directive. The intention behind the directive is to create harmonised rules for management and ma
08/06/2013
ING Q2 Profit Drops
ING has made good progress so far this year as we work to improve our operational performance,
08/06/2013
Ashcourt Rowan AM to buy Generali Portfolio Management
This follows the decision by Generali Worldwide Insurance Company to scale back its private client investment portfolio management in London and focus on its international clients serviced from its operations in Guernsey.
08/06/2013
Dexia AUM stable
Dexia Asset Management’s half year activity report shows that assets under management remained stable, standing at EUR72.7bn as of 30 June 2013, compared to EUR72.9bn at the start of the year.
08/04/2013
Norway’s $740 Billion Oil Fund May Be Restructured
“You could split it either on getting different handlers to compete better, or have different objectives for your investments in different funds. We’re going to explore it, develop and see if it’s a good idea.”