Natixis

Matthew Shafer has joined Natixis Global Asset Management from Merrill Lynch as managing director of the UK retail business and global key accounts, replacing Ed Farrington.

ETHICAL

Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) has launched its second onshore fund, the Loomis Sayles US Leaders fund, with seed money from Aberdeen Asset Management.

Yields have rocketed on secondary assets in commercial property, presenting a compelling story for investors, according to Richard Tanner of AEW UK.

René Defossez, fixed income strategist at Natixis, assesses the next steps for the UK economy.

Natixis Global Asset Management has launched its first offering under a newly set up OEIC umbrella, the Loomis Sayles Strategic Income fund, as part of the group's plans to make more funds available to the UK retail market.

Natixis Asset Management has launched an investment division dedicated to creating long-term value from socially responsible investments.

CURRENCIES

German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble recently said the unnaturally low yield for bunds is not the financial godsend it first appeared to be. Rather, it is a real source of concern.

TECHNICAL