Author: John Lappin

  • LGIM launches ‘climate tilt’ tracker

    LGIM launches ‘climate tilt’ tracker

    LGIM has launched an indexed global equity unit trust with a climate tilt.

  • RWC beefs up intermediary sales team with JPMAM hire

    RWC beefs up intermediary sales team with JPMAM hire

    RWC Partners has appointed Geordie Barron as sales manager for the intermediary market across the South of England.

  • Industry could be overstating Mifid costs

    Industry could be overstating Mifid costs

    The trading costs being disclosed by fund managers under Mifid II rules may be overstating the real cost of trading and remain a forecast figure for the next 12 months, a paraplanner has warned.

  • Pantheon: Drop in oil output could hamper UK GDP

    Pantheon: Drop in oil output could hamper UK GDP

    A fall in oil and gas production may see below consensus GDP growth of 0.3% for the fourth quarter of 2017, despite bullish business surveys, consultancy Pantheon Economics says.

  • Hermes hires senior Asia analyst

    Hermes hires senior Asia analyst

    Hermes has appointed Amit Mehta as director and senior Asia analyst in its emerging markets team.

  • Buying spree sends Harwood profits up 600%

    Buying spree sends Harwood profits up 600%

    Aim-listed Harwood Wealth Management has posted a small profit after tax of £0.7m for the financial year ending 31st October 2017 up from £0.1m the previous year as it continues its acquisition spree.