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Fund managers have been feeling the squeeze on pricing this year, with distributors including Hargreaves Lansdown forcing down headline prices on funds as businesses adapt to the new world.

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Many popular absolute return funds targeting low volatility are in danger of registering annual losses. What can managers do to turn around performance?

Former Miton distribution director Graham Hooper has joined Charles Stanley to spearhead the promotion and sales of its products, Investment Week can reveal.

US hedge fund billionaire Marc Lasry is planning to launch a distressed debt-focused investment trust for the UK market in September, Investment Week understands.

Wealth manager Charles Stanley has reported a 33% drop in profit before tax following a year of "significant" cost which has seen it spend millions on acquisitions.

D2C platform Charles Stanley Direct has launched a new loyalty programme for clients with a series of additional fee cuts, alongside a customer charter which promises users a "fairer deal".

A tough economic backdrop, no performance track record, or a lack of clout when it comes to distribution can all hamper a fund launch these days, but thirty years ago the challenges were very different.

Charles Stanley is to offer its model portfolio range via Standard Life's Wrap platform.