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The FSA now intends to publish its long-awaited final platform paper in Q2 2013, having originally planned to release final rules by the end of last year.

Odey Asset Management has confirmed the launch of a UCITS version of Crispin Odey's flagship hedge fund strategy, as first revealed by Investment Week.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management(JPMAM) has expanded its multi-asset fund range with the launch of a macro fund for James Elliot, who took over as head of the division in December.

European technology company earnings are set to bounce back this year but investors should tread carefully, according to Franklin Templeton European Growth fund manager Mike Clements.

Saracen is to merge its Global Income & Growth fund with the SMT Saracen Global Equity Income fund.

Former Williams de Broë CEO Philip Howell is to join Rathbones as deputy chief executive as the group looks forward to 2013 with "more optimism".

AXA Framlington American Growth managers Stephen Kelly and Dan Harlow have cut their position in Apple after growing concerned over margin pressures at the world's largest tech firm.

Former Matrix Asset Management chief executive Angus Woolhouse has joined Barings as global head of distribution.

UK equity income managers, including Artemis' Adrian Frost, are stepping up their quest for the next generation of dividend payers as the London market's leading stocks disappoint.