Allianz

Carlos de Leon has joined Allianz RCM as a portfolio manager ahead of the launch of its Brazil fund in October.

Pimco's Ketish Pothalingam says increased M&A activity could end this year's sterling bond issuance drought.

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Allianz RCM is to launch its Brazil fund on 7 October, with commodity extractors and domestic consumption stocks expected to play key roles in the portfolio.

Allianz RCM's has reorganised its sustainability team including appointing a new manager to its EcoTrends fund.

Allianz RCM's CIO of UK equities Mark Lovett has left to join another undisclosed firm.

PIMCO's Mike Amey is orientating his fund towards shorter-dated bonds and cash in the view they provide better reward for the risks associated with the UK economy.

Allianz RCM's global emerging markets team is moving to an overweight position in Chinese property, believing the sector is poised for a rebound.

Skandia has handed a £50m European equity mandate to Dirk Enderlein at Wellington Asset Management.

Germany's decision to ban naked short-selling could be replicated in other markets as regulators panic, Gartmore's Ben Wallace believes.