Rising M&A activity can reverse fund’s fortunes – M&G’s Dobell
Increasing levels of M&A activity can reverse the fortunes of ‘dog fund’ M&G Recovery, according to manager Tom Dobell.
Aviva
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Friends Life and Aviva merger probed by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
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Avoiding the middle ground in multi-asset
When RLAM offered Trevor Greetham the role of head of multi-asset, not only was it a great opportunity, it also brought him back to his roots.
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Buxton promoted: Fund buyers react
Richard Buxton is a name that carries much goodwill from UK wealth managers, but following his promotion to CEO at OMGI there is a fear he could lose focus on day-to-day fund management.
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Aviva Investors fund outflows cut by 82% year-on-year
The turnaround of Aviva Investors is “gaining momentum” as fund outflows were cut by 82% year-on-year, the firm has announced in its interim statement.
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LGIM drops Multi Index fees
Legal & General Investment Management has announced a series of changes to the running of its Multi Index fund range.
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China GDP climb does little to reassure investors
China’s second quarter annualised gross domestic product figure of 7% beat expectations of 6.8% but it has done little to increase investor confidence in the world’s most populated country.
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Aviva adds to global equities management team
Aviva Investors has appointed Giles Parkinson as global equities fund manager.
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Barclays shares climb following CEO sacking
Barclays shares have climbed 3% following the sacking of chief executive Antony Jenkins.
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Election uncertainty and pensions changes behind platform sales slide
Election uncertainty and pension reforms contributed to fund platforms enduring a lethargic first quarter, according to data released by Fundscape.
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Hermes poaches property manager nell from aviva
Hermes Investment Management has snagged Aviva Investors’ Philip Nell as fund director for its real estate arm.
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Adviser interest in GEMs, multi-asset continues to grow
Multi-asset and global emerging markets remain growing areas of interest to advisers, new research by Square Mile Research and Consulting revealed on Wednesday.
