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Liontrust Asset Management has recorded its 13th consecutive quarter of net inflows, helping push assets under management to £3.4bn.

Schroders has appointed Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) risk analyst Craig Botham to its global economics team.

Asset managers must seize the opportunity to flourish post-RDR as they implement new pricing structures, according to Artemis' new head of retail Richard Pursglove.

Harwood Multi Manager has revealed the ten most and least volatile funds in the IMA Global Sector over the past 12 months, amid renewed investor interest in the sector.

The recovery of the British economy is now "sustainable and self-confirming", according to David Miles, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee.

Aberdeen Asset Management is said to be in talks to buy Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).

Schroders is to launch a global equity fund for managers Nick Kirrage and Kevin Murphy investing in stocks they feel are primed for a recovery in value, Investment Week understands.

Kames Capital has appointed Martin Davis, former chief executive of Cofunds, as CEO of the business.

Miton has reported pre-tax half-yearly profits of £300,000 to 30 June, down from £500,000 from the same period last year as expenses rose.

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