UK inflation slide to zero means only the experienced will prevail
The 0% UK August inflation figure is indicative of wider uncertainty that lies ahead, say industry experts, and the market is now an arena for only the most experienced of managers.
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IA calls for MiFIR bond rethink
The Investment Association has called for a rethink of some of the trading rules to be proposed in the details of the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).
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Ill health sees Kames’ Milburn take leave of absence
Phil Milburn, manager of the Kames High Yield Bond Fund is taking a leave of absence until early next year, Kames said on Tuesday.
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To raise or not to raise – Experts predict Fed decision
All eyes are on Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve this week as investors brace themselves for one of the most anticipated interest rate decisions ever.
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Yuan devaluation could force sovereign rethink – Tilney Bestinvest
Further yuan devaluation could make asset allocation even tougher going forward, says Tilney Bestinvest’s Seager-Scott.
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Aberdeen’s alternatives acquisition spree continues with AEC
Aberdeen Asset Management has announced it has bought 100% of Advance Emerging Capital, further underlining its intention to extend its capabilities within the alternative investment space.
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‘Big Tech’ muscling in on retail distribution a major threat – IA Survey
The entrance of large technology companies into the retail distribution space is one of the biggest threats facing the asset management industry, the latest Investment Association survey reveals.
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Close Brothers partners with Distribution Technology on risk-profiled funds
Close Brothers Asset Management has partnered with Distribution Technology to improve the risk profiling of both its funds and discretionary management service.
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Artemis and Axa among casualties of FE’s September rebalance
Artemis Income and the Axa Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund were among the largest casualties of a September rebalance of FE’s model portfolio service and review of its approved list.
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JPMAM adds strategist to Flanders’ Market Insights team
JP Morgan Asset Management has added to its Market Insights roster with the capture of a global market strategist for EMEA.
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RWC adds UCITS vehicle to EM offering
RWC Partners has broadened its emerging markets offering into the UCITS space with the unveiling of a long-only equities vehicle.
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BlackRock launches event-driven fund
BlackRock has launched a new event-driven fund in Europe managed by its global head of event-driven equity Mark McKenna and his team of seven.