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Aviva reports 10pc fall in operating profits

Aviva, the insurer undergoing a radical overhaul following the abrupt departure of its chief executive, has reported 10pc fall in first-half operating profits.

Alternative strategies take advantage of less choppy markets

While the major indexes ended the month higher, the bigger theme for hedge funds was the lack of violent shocks.

Risk aversion up, investor confidence down - yet opportunities exist for real estate investment in Europe

Half year view from LaSalle Investment Management

Pensions not considered a “retirement funding source” for 44% of Brits

17% of people say they expect ‘inheritance’ to help fund their retirement

BNY Mellon named largest alternative UCITS administrator for second consecutive year

This is the second year that AIS, a leading hedge fund service provider, has claimed the top spot with $26.7 billion in alternative UCITS assets under administration across 29 funds (as of January 2012).

Investec brings £300m American fund in-house for Mundy

Over the last decade the fund has had a value tilt and a portfolio of around 40 large cap stocks.

Are Capital Markets Ready to Stabilize? - Credit Suisse

In this edition, Stefan Keitel, Global Chief Investment Officer for Asset Management and Private Banking, discusses the continued ebb and flow of risk appetite in global markets and tackles a key question many investors are asking: Are capital markets rea

Deutsche Bank Is Stuck on RREEF

Nine months after the bank first raised the possibility of selling the business known as RREEF, investors are still wondering about its future.

Thames River Capital Shutting Down Fund

The article also said the firm’s board is putting together plans for the wind-down to return clients money starting this fall, but it has to meet shareholder approval.

ETF assets reach all time high in July

Fixed income remained a key area for investors representing close to €1.2bn of new assets – 38% of the total

Threadneedle Investments wins Stanlib mandate

The appointment of Threadneedle follows a 18-month review process to search for a partner.

COLG secures third institutional funding

Chris Boobyer, Chairman of CAML, commented: "We are delighted to have signed this managed account which will make a step change to our business.

Morningstar OBSR reveals fund manager awards shortlist

Fund rating agency Morningstar OBSR has revealed its shortlist for two of the four awards up for grabs at its annual Honours Dinner to be held in September.

Managers appointed to £100m green fund

"The appointment of two fund managers with £100m to invest in the non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure sector shows that we are making good progress," said business secretary Vince Cable.

Mark Dampier: Missed targets at Artemis, but fund will still come good

The fund launched in May 2009, and it seems an appropriate time to review the fund, as its objective is to beat both the FTSE All Share index and cash over rolling three-year periods.

Festival of Business: Time for a new breed of bank

With high street lenders struggling, now is the perfect time to launch a boutique service.

Dexia loss adds to French and Belgian pain

CEO Karel de Boeck - who previously headed Fortis, another Benelux bank that succumbed to financial-market turmoil - will have to manage tensions between Dexia's owners as the likelihood grows that it will need a capital increase to strengthen its ba

Rivals plot £10bn bid for RBS's US arm

Itau Unibanco, one of Brazil’s largest banks, and Canada’s TD Bank are among those reported to be plotting bids to transform their coverage of the US.

Statistical flaws found in hedge fund study

Nevertheless, the claims in the book received widespread coverage, and we felt it was important that they were properly examined.

Ageas first-half insurance buoyed by UK business‎

the majority owner of Belgium’s biggest life insurer, reported insurance profit that beat analyst estimates and announced a stock buyback as a lockup on 78.9 million shares held by BNP Paribas SA (BNP) expires.

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