Architas

  • Neuberger launches fund as CLO popularity rises

    Neuberger launches fund as CLO popularity rises

    Demand for the securitised loans is strong but covenant standards raise concerns

  • Architas UK inflows drop off 70%

    Architas UK inflows drop off 70%

    Axa-owned multi-manager joins the rank of fund groups hit by volatile markets in H1

  • Architas share class changes level playing field for platforms

    Architas share class changes level playing field for platforms

    A move by Architas to extend superclean share classes to all UK platforms shifts the competitive advantage held by large players in the market.

  • Lowcock leaves Architas for DIY platform

    Lowcock leaves Architas for DIY platform

    Adrian Lowcock is leaving Architas at the end of the month to join a direct-to-consumer platform provider, Portfolio Adviser has learned.

  • Hearthstone appoints former Architas head as CEO

    Hearthstone appoints former Architas head as CEO

    Former Architas head of UK Cedric Bucher has resurfaced at a residential property specialist, Hearthstone Investments, where he will be chief executive officer (CEO).

  • Year in review: Europe

    Year in review: Europe

    Despite concerns about heightened political volatility, 2017 proved a strong year for funds investing in Europe with no funds in the IA Europe ex UK sector losing money.

  • The data that proves the Santa rally is real

    The data that proves the Santa rally is real

    Santa may as well be real for UK investors after analysis revealed the FTSE 100 does indeed rally over the Christmas period.

  • Investors brand Fidelity fee as complex and expensive

    Investors brand Fidelity fee as complex and expensive

    Fidelity’s fee overhaul has been hit by accusations that it is unnecessarily complex and will see investors charged over the odds for mediocre fund performance.

  • Architas gives Woodford the axe

    Architas gives Woodford the axe

    Architas has pulled Neil Woodford’s equity income fund from its multi-asset and multi-manager range, becoming the third fund group to ditch the mega manager in a matter of months.

  • Architas appoints investment manager

    Architas appoints investment manager

    Former Russell Investments manager Mayank Markanday has joined Architas as an investment manager.

  • Three funds to benefit from the budget

    Three funds to benefit from the budget

    While lacking in headline grabbing announcements, Architas investment director Adrian Lowcock has identified three funds which are set to benefit from Wednesday’s budget.

  • Tech tops returns in October, while gold bottoms

    Tech tops returns in October, while gold bottoms

    Investors in technology funds enjoyed strong returns in October, while four of the worst performing funds in the month were gold invested.