Neuberger Berman adds global put writing fund to alts range
Neuberger Berman has added to its range of alternative Ucits funds with the launch of another put writing strategy.
Author: Sam Shaw
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Witan ditches two of five global equity names
Witan has ditched two of its five global equity managers in a bid to improve performance through its active share potential.
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PA ANALYSIS: Rivals under pressure as Woodford reveals all (again)
As Neil Woodford reveals the 50 companies held in his newly launched Income Focus portfolio, it once again throws into the spotlight the rarity with which this level of transparency occurs.
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FCA finds 40% of advice provides ‘unacceptable’ disclosure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found “unacceptable” levels of disclosure in over 40% of the financial advisory sector as it releases the results of its Assessing Suitability Review.
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HL chairman Evans to step down
Mike Evans, chairman of Hargreaves Lansdown, has announced he will be stepping down as soon as a successor has been identified.
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Allfunds to add ETFs as Mifid II looms
Allfunds Bank is adding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its investment platform in recognition of wealth management evolution following Mifid II.
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Vix hits 25-year low despite political turbulence
Volatility hit a 25-year low last week despite major political events continuing to pose headwinds to the market.
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Former Skandia chief Mann joins Momentum UK board
Peter Mann, former Skandia UK and Bankhall chief executive, is joining global investment firm Momentum UK as non-executive board director.
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SJP takes £2bn net new money in Q1
St James’s Place (SJP) has reported net inflows of £1.99bn in the first quarter, bringing assets under management (AUM) to £79.84bn.
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‘Underperforming’ HL pitted against SJP
Bernstein has rated Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) shares ‘underperform’ with its current valuation of 31x forward-looking price/earnings failing to reflect a slowdown in asset flows.
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Schroders adds two to fixed income teams
Schroders has strengthened its fixed income capablity with two hires across its global multi-sector and global macro strategy teams.
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PA ANALYSIS: Does snap election signal time to cut UK equities?
The murky state of UK politics is cementing wealth manager and asset allocator aversion to domestic equity markets, as exposures continue to shrink.