UK

Possibility of fund mergers and closures on completion

After the strong end to 2019 where the 'Boris bounce' led the FTSE All-Share up roughly 6% in December alone, the start of 2020 has found markets in a more cautious mood.

Volatility concerns

Charity's proceeds give hope to children with serious heart conditions

Former Woodford fund begins life under new name and management

Creates 'group of greater scale'

£43.9bn assets under management in 'dog fund'

Tenpin, emerging markets and Alphabet

After some volatility during the summer, Q4 2019 added to the rising tide experienced by European equity markets since the dip in late 2018.

Asset managers slowly flocking to cryptocurrencies