Battle of the banks: Should investors turn to challengers or stick with incumbents?
Several fund managers debate the merits of investing in the ‘Big Five’ lenders amid a busy month for the sector
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Is China a ‘dead weight’ in emerging market equity funds?
China is down 16.9% so far this year, and accounts for 30% of the MSCI Emerging Markets index
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Diversity Project launches in Europe to drive inclusivity in asset management
Eight founding firms have set up workstreams around three themes
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Tracker funds dominate AJ Bell retail investor portfolios in H1 2023
Fundsmith Equity was the only active fund in the top 10 list
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M&G plucks COO from HSBC
Richard Godfrey joins after more than 18 years at the bank
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Weekly outlook: Apple reports as more rate hikes expected
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 1 May
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HSBC focuses on quality in fixed income to navigate volatility
While weighting to equities upgraded to neutral in firm’s Q2 outlook
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Calastone hires chief commercial officer from HSBC
Brian Godins is one of three senior appointments at the firm
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SVB collapse brings Fed rate hiking pause into play
As HSBC rescues the bank’s UK arm
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Weekly outlook: Will HSBC and Lloyds fare better than Barclays?
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 20 February
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LGT Wealth creates head of business development
Elliot O’Brien has been promoted to build out the firm’s digital strategy
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Pridham Report: Blackrock and LGIM weather torrent of outflows
Fidelity also improved gross year-on-year sales, as passive strategies won out in a tumultuous 2022