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Hedge funds do not pose a systemic risk

Anyone who read the Financial Conduct Authority Hedge Fund Survey last month could be forgiven for thinking that the UK’s hedge fund firms had suddenly loaded up on risk.

Double fund launch for Russian giant

The GPB Russia Fixed Income Fund invests in sovereign and corporate fixed income

Lazard renames top-performing UK equity income fund

Lazard Asset Management has renamed its top performing UK income fund, run by Alan Custis and Alan Clifford.

ECB purchase of asset-backed notes problematic for Italy banks - UniCredit

Italian banks would be at a disadvantage if the European Central Bank decides to buy asset-backed securities as part of unconventional measures aimed at staving off deflation risks, the chief executive of UniCredit said on Saturday.

ICBC Interested in Italian Fund Management Firm

A person in the know revealed that ICBC is considering acquiring Pioneer Investments, one of the biggest fund management companies in Europe, managing assets worth EUR 174 billion or HKD 1.87 trillion by the end of 2013, under control of Italian lender Un

What consolidation means for the AP funds

The five Swedish AP buffer funds will be reduced to three, a new responsible body will be set up to formulate long-term return targets and a reference portfolio, and limits on unlisted investments will be lifted under the new plan put forward by the Swedi

Three Star Deal Makers Going Separate Ways in London

The move had been contemplated since the bankers united last year.

BNP Paribas team claims amLeague top spot

BNP Paribas Investment Partners’ specialist THEAM team came top of the amLeague’s latest monthly ranking after posting the strongest performance in March.

Euroclear and Latin Clear open channel to Panama

The international link with Euroclear will be a defining moment in the way Panama's issuers connect with domestic and international investors.

Former JPMorgan and UBS Bankers Plan to Start London Hedge Fund

There is an opportunity right now in the European market to deliver superior returns

Skandia U-turns on retaining client cash interest

Skandia has made a play for cash Isa business by changing its policy on its hitherto short-term holding cash account by passing on all interest earned on cash to the client and allowing clients to hold cash on the platform longer-term.

Gallagher acquires London's Oval Group brokerage for $331M

Our combined operations will also make us the largest retail broker in several key U.K. locations

Threadneedle Finds African Partner In stanlib

UK-based Threadneedle Investments has formed a deal with South African asset manager Stanlib to refer clients to each others' funds.

Prestigious offices are sold to investment firm

AN investment firm has bought the Paragon office building in Bristol's Victoria Street for £29 million.

French boutique bags second mandate win in quick succession

The pension group has an increased focuses on sustainable investment and is seeking to tap into increased growth among small and mid-cap French companies.

Northern Trust – Best European Hedge Fund Administrator

Service and relationship management support are offered from its European offices

Royal London profits rise 24 per cent following Co-op deal

Royal London Group has posted a 24 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to £306m, boosted by gains from its acquisition of The Co-operative Group’s life, pensions and asset management business.

Wells Fargo launches its funds in the Finnish market

Wells Fargo Asset Management has approximately $487 billion in global assets under management.

HFSB to launch new Toolbox to complement standard-setting activities

The directors should of course be qualified and experienced, and the body and the governance process in place should be monitored and adjusted too.

JLL ranked top real estate investment broker in Europe, Middle East and Africa

With over €20 billion reported sales in 2013, JLL was ranked top by investment volume across all major sectors: office, retail, industrial and hotels by RCA .

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