ESMA prepares for MiFID II implementation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has begun a consultation process to look at how best to implement the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).
Investment
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how endangered is the royal mails dividend
Despite positive results, Britains oldest postal institution is facing risks for its dividend.
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BlackRock weighs in on AstraZeneca
Blackrock has publicly urged the AstraZeneca board to re-engage with potential buyer Pfizer
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EU elections not expected to trouble markets
Results of European elections under way today are very unlikely to cause major disruption in markets, fund managers have said
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Market optimism still dampened by EM worries
Periodic mini-crises have forced central banks to take aggressive action to shore up their currencies, often at the expense of the outlook for domestic growth, writes Threadneedle’s Mark Burgess.
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nick mustoe plans to increase asia exposure
The manager of the Global Equity Income fund plans to increase exposure by 3-4% in the next months.
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River and Mercantile confirms London IPO plan
Company planning to raise £12m through London Stock Exchange IPO
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amundi launches global bond and currency fund
The fund launch comes in response to Europes changing fixed income environment.
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Six core funds for playing the long game
David McFadzean of RBC Wealth Management favours the long game and looks at six funds that help balance a portfolio.
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RSMR launches fund range and SRI ratings
Rayner Spencer Mills Research is launching fund range and SRI rating services
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European equities have much room to grow BlackRock
No surprises are expected in tomorrow’s European Elections, but equities have room to move, says BlackRock’s Alice Gaskell.
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assessing the risks as markets normalise
The road back to normality is likely to be bumpy as the Fed reduces its asset purchases, according to the co-head of the multi asset team at Henderson Global Investors.