Author: Geoff Candy

  • RBC GAM further boosts London presence

    RBC GAM further boosts London presence

    RBC Global Asset Management has appointed Anne-Sophie Girault as managing director Europe, Middle East and Africa business development.

  • Henderson profits boosted by 5bn in net inflows

    Henderson profits boosted by 5bn in net inflows

    Despite a 16% increase in underlying expenses, the asset manager remains positive about the second half as retail net inflows continue to grow.

  • The search for fixed income relevance

    The search for fixed income relevance

    The fixed income space is living through interesting times and it is becoming increasingly evident that new products are needed.

  • FCA issues social media guidance

    FCA issues social media guidance

    The FCA has issued a guidance note on the use of social media for promotion of financial services products.

  • Heptagon launches China A shares equity fund

    Heptagon launches China A shares equity fund

    Launched in partnership with Chinas third largest fund manager, the Harvest China A Shares Equity Fund is the first UCITS fund to follow actively managed strategy in China A shares with daily liquidity.

  • FTSE launches new smart factor index range

    FTSE launches new smart factor index range

    The FTSE group has launched a new series of benchmarks designed to allow investors a more nuanced view of various investment factors.

  • Manager resignation sparks MG fund review

    Manager resignation sparks MG fund review

    According to M&G, fund manager Gillian Tiltman has resigned to pursue an opportunity with another investment manager.

  • Bellpenny to buy Torquil for undisclosed sum

    Bellpenny to buy Torquil for undisclosed sum

    According to the wealth manager, Torquils £900m of client assets will push its total funds under management to over £2.5bn.

  • UK equity market value given away cheap Train

    UK equity market value given away cheap Train

    According to Nick Train, manager of the Finsbury Growth and Income Trust, there remains long term value in the UK market.

  • First State Infrastructure vs Lazard

    First State Infrastructure vs Lazard

    This week’s head-to-head battle heads to the badlands of global listed infrastructure, where Lazard’s offering faces off against the First State fund.

  • Safe haven buying drive gold ETF flows

    Safe haven buying drive gold ETF flows

    According to ETF Securities, heightened geopolitical concerns drove demand for physical gold ETPs over the last week.

  • Tracker funds push Blackrock to top of Q2

    Tracker funds push Blackrock to top of Q2

    According to the latest imprint of the Pridham Report, Blackrocks tracker funds helped it attract £3.4bn in gross retail sales in Q2.