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Neuberger Berman is to launch a manager of managers absolute return vehicle as discretionary fund managers look to re-enter the space for the first time since the financial crisis.

Ignis Asset Management has launched the Luxembourg-domiciled Ignis Global Macro Government Bond Fund for Russ Oxley, head of rates.

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ETF Securities has launched a service allowing asset and wealth managers to build and launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and ETF platforms.

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TwentyFour Asset Management is set to launch a Senior Secured Bond fund for Rob Ford later this month, investing in high quality floating rate securities.

Sheldon MacDonald, senior investment manager at Architas, favours real estate investment trusts (REITs) for property exposure and has named the four trusts he is backing in his portfolios.

Polar Capital is planning to launch a UCITS global convertibles fund with a long bias run by its experienced global convertibles team.

Franklin Templeton has hired former Insight and Armstrong manager Toby Hayes to manage a new multi-asset range, Investment Week can reveal.