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View ArticleCarmignac wows investors with Rolling Stones gig
PARIS: France's biggest asset manager shuns austerity as it hires 'the world's greatest rock 'n roll band' for annual investor conference.
View ArticleBarclays wealth arm grows profit 30% on client 'step change'
Barclays' wealth division has increased its profit before tax by 30% quarter on quarter, as the bank sought to trigger a 'step change' in its clients' experience.
View ArticleBarclays rocked by two fresh regulatory probes
Barclays has been hit by two fresh investigations, with the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission looking at whether its relationships with third parties are within the law.
View ArticleStandard Life Wealth doubles inflows as Q3 results defy gloom
Standard Life's discretionary business has again reported a strong quarter to its investors, with inflows at Standard Life Wealth increasing by 95%.
View ArticleBarclays sinks on flat FTSE 100
Barclays (BARC.L) profits take a hit on PPI claims as the bank reveals it faces two investigations by the US Department of Justice.
View ArticleFormer AIC director general Daniel Godfrey to lead IMA
Daniel Godfrey has been named the Investment Management Association's new chief executive, taking over from Richard Saunders.
View ArticleRSM Tenon boosts controls after legal action
RSM Tenon, the embattled professional services firm, has strengthened its controls and plans to enhance its regonal roles as it strives toward profitablity.
View ArticleBG Group shares tumble 19% on production troubles
Gas producer forecasts poor production growth and analysts question ‘forced’ sale of profitable Australian LNG field.
View ArticleSmart Beta: how SGPB Hambros' Verleyen aims profit from a dollar rise
Eric Verleyen, chief investment officer at SGPB Hambros, outlines how he is aiming to benefit from a rise in the dollar versus the euro through structured products.
View ArticleThe Halloween Effect: how seasonality can spook equity investment
A new piece of academic research claims that seasonality really does drive returns and the trend is actually strengthening
View ArticleBG and Barclays weigh on FTSE 100
London shares extend losses, while US markets also open lower having been closed for two days for hurricane Sandy.
View ArticleThe Expert View: Barclays, Next and Burberry
Our daily round-up of analyst recommendations and commentary, featuring AMEC and Next Fifteen Communications.
View ArticleWalker Crips to sell corporate advice arm for £270,000
Walker Crips Group has entered into an agreement with BWV Investments over the sale of its subsidiary Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co.
View ArticleSicav turnaround helps Henderson assets hit £64.8bn
Henderson's assets under management have risen £1.2 billion to £64.8 billion, with the group reporting positive flows into its European retail and property funds and a revival in its sicav range.
View ArticleSchroders' Bob Jolly: where are the best bond opportunities?
Bob Jolly, head of global macro at Schroders, has questioned the value in German bunds and other ‘safe havens,’ arguing there are far better fixed income opportunities in an environment characterised...
View ArticleHow Lloyds' wealth division is readying for RDR
While Lloyds Banking Group has been grabbing the headlines thanks to its unwelcome PPI surprise, the lender's wealth division has been busy getting ready for the new regulatory regime.
View ArticleHermes rolls out emerging Asia fund for top-performer Pines
Hermes Fund Managers has launching the Emerging Asia ucits fund for manager Jonathan Pines.
View ArticleFund of the Week: Newton Real Return
Steady and consistent returns have been difficult to come by in the volatile markets we have been facing. But one fund that has delivered is the Newton Real Return fund run by Iain Stewart.
View ArticleWhy Tom Becket came back from China feeling positive
PSigma chief investment officer Tom Becket (pictured) has recently returned from China and believes there could be a contrarian opportunity amid the chorus of bears.
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