investment


Is The Tide Finally Turning For Fund Fees?

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Fund fees are a constant topic of debate. This month they have once again been thrust under the spotlight as the regula... Read more

Rob Burnett Unveils First Fund From Lightman Investment Management

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Former Neptune manager Rob Burnett has unveiled plans for the first fund launch from his new investment business, Light... Read more

What Does The Fed's Change In Tune Mean For Markets?

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The US Federal Reserve's new found dovishness should provide a "great backdrop for risk assets", writes Eric Stein, co... Read more

PineBridge Nabs Head Of UK Intermediary From Hermes

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PineBridge Investments has appointed Oliver Leach as head of intermediary business, UK, from Hermes Investment Manag... Read more

Groups Remain 'optimistic' On Fund Sales Despite £41bn Drop In Net Flows In 2018

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Distribution heads said they are positive on the outlook for fund sales in the retail space this year despite the lates... Read more

Schroders And Lloyds JV Targets £25bn In AUM

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Schroders and Lloyds have set a target of of boosting assets in their wealth management joint venture from about £13bn... Read more

80% Of CFOs Say UK Businesses Will Be Worse Off Post-Brexit

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Almost 80% of chief financial officers (CFOs) believe the UK's long-term business environment will be worse after it ex... Read more

Fulcrum AM Nabs Sales Director From Fidelity

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Fulcrum Asset Management has appointed Fidelity International's Howard Fryer as sales director, UK wholesale. Read more

UK Company Revenues Hit Record Highs But Margins Feel Pressure Amid Slowing Growth

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UK company revenues increased for the tenth consecutive quarter in Q4, up by 10.9% year-on-year - but margins are comin... Read more

European Asset Managers Urge ESMA To Find Solution To Dual-listing Conundrum Amid Hard-Brexit Fears

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European fund managers have called on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to find a means to allow the... Read more

Is The Death Of The High Street Greatly Exaggerated?

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Investors love to talk about the 'death of the High Street.' But are reports of its demise greatly exaggerated? To unde... Read more

What Investors Can Expect From 'pivotal' US Earnings Season?

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Slowing global growth, rising interest rates and mixed macroeconomic signals make the current earnings season an import... Read more

What Impact Will Blockchain Have On The Asset And Wealth Management Industry?

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Blockchain technology has been gaining popularity in certain areas of the financial services industry in recent years, ... Read more

Research Finds Dividends Could Cushion Blows From An Uncertain 2019

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Dividends are set to provide investors with a welcome cushion from expected volatility amid political uncertainty this ... Read more

'He Has A Big Job On His Hands': Reaction To Jupiter Hiring Formica As CEO

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Industry commentators have welcomed the appointment of former co-CEO of Janus Henderson Andrew Formica as chief executi... Read more

Bank Of England Warns Of Junk Debt Crisis Risk

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The Bank of England has warned the $1.4trn risky loan market could lead to another fallout similar to the US subprime m... Read more

Fund Managers 'welcome' M&G Prudential Demerger Despite Analysts Flagging Potential Risks

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Managers holding Prudential in portfolios have supported the planned separation of M&G Prudential from the internat... Read more

Industry Voice: A New Dawn

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For the first in a long time, 2017 saw a resurgence in global earnings growth. Fidelity Global Special Situations Fund ... Read more

SimplyBiz Assembles 'heavyweight' Investment Committee

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SimplyBiz Group has assembled a "heavyweight" investment committee for its end-to-end financial planning system, Centra... Read more

Rathbone Brothers Within Reach Of £40bn FUM As Five-year Plan Nears End

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Rathbone Brothers has reported an increase of total funds under management (FUM) of 14.3%, allowing it to reach a new h... Read more