Standard Life Investments has appointed Shayne Dunlap co-manager of the Absolute Return Government Bond fund as former Ignis CIO Chris Fellingham leaves the firm.

Standard Life Investments UK manager Thomas Moore has said Barclays can transform itself under the watchful eye of interim chief executive John McFarlane.

Parmenion Capital Partners will unveil a new product which will blend both active and passive investments according to market conditions.

Pictet Asset Management has upgraded its European exposure to a full overweight, following the resolution of a Greek bailout deal and positive expectations for future earnings.

Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to acquire US hedge fund provider Arden Asset Management in the latest bid to grow its alternatives platform.

The IA Japan sector is home to the most consistent fund performers over the past three years, according to the latest research by F&C's multi-manager team.

Miton's David Jane has revealed the extent of the challenge he faced following his takeover of the group's multi-asset funds from previous manager Martin Gray last year.

Standard Life Investments' Global Absolute Return Strategies fund has suffered its first quarterly loss since mid-2013 in the three months to 30 June after it was caught up in the market volatility seen in the second quarter.

Nikko Asset Management has expanded its global fixed income team with the hire of fund manager Holger Mertens from Lazard.

L&G Investment Management (LGIM) has promoted Andrzej Pioch to co-fund manager on the multi-index fund range run by Justin Onuekwusi.