Aviva Investors

OBSR has suspended its 'A' rating for Aviva Investors' $1.9bn Global Convertibles fund following the news manager Tom Wills is leaving.

Niall Paul, chief investment officer of equities at Aviva Investors in London, is leaving the firm after 11 years.

Dividend payers are likely to command a premium in 2010 as dividends and dividend growth are likely to remain muted given continued low payouts from key areas of the market.

Aviva has acquired US equity manager River Road Asset Management as it looks to grow its institutional business and expand in the US market.

Aviva Investors has reopened its €249.5 European Property Sicav, more than 13 months after it suspended dealing in the fund.

Positive net retail sales over seven consecutive months show investors are shifting back towards sector

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