etps see record-breaking q1
The exchange-traded product (ETP) industry has had its best ever start to a year, attracting net new assets of $67.2bn, according to BlackRock’s Q1 ETP Landscape Report.
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Lester leaves Neptune for new investment start-up
Head of strategic partnerships at Neptune John Lester has left to join a new investment boutique.
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is it worth engaging with the fsa
Today the FSA published guidance assessing the suitability of advisers using centralised investment propositions (CIPs) such as model portfolios or discretionary fund managers. Now it’s your turn to talk to them.
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unhedged fx exposure potential long-term gains
Joblu Miah argues that investors will need to look more closely than they have in the past at thier foreign exchange exposure and how they benefit form exposure to currencies other than their domestic one for both short-term and long-term returns.
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fsa warns advisers off dfms and model portfolios
The FSA has issued guidance against the widespread and unsuitable use of DFMs and model portfolios ahead of the implementation of RDR.
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laxey – alliance trust dismissal
Laxey Partners has branded the dismissal of a potential Aberdeen bid to run Alliance Trust by the trust’s new chairman, Karin Forseke, as “staggering”, as it called on the board to review the management of the investment company.
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bnp paribas em debt team
BlackRock has confirmed the emerging market debt team from BNP Paribas Investment Partners is to join the firm, led by Sergio Trigo-Paz the current CIO of EM fixed income at BNP.
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rathbones continues expansion
Rathbone Investment Management has appointed James Neill as an investment director in its London office, in its fifth hire so far this year.
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gilliat launches first products for offshore
Gilliat Financial Solutions has launched its first structured products designed specifically for the offshore market.
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cadman to head up berry am ifa sales push
Chief executive Jamie MacLeod has recruited Berry Asset Management’s first ever director of IFA sales with the hire of Paul Cadman from Quilter.
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natixis launches portfolio construction for wms
Natixis Global Asset Management has revealed its Durable Portfolio Construction platform aimed at institutional and retail investors as well as their advisers.
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fsa looks to fine cazenoves hannam
The FSA has published a decision notice to fine JPMorgan Cazenove’s chairman of capital notice, Ian Hannam, £450,000 for market abuse.
