News
Investment
The Investment Association (IA)'s plans to overhaul how funds' past performance is calculated has sparked debate among investment managers.
23 February 2015
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Economics
Wages are set to rise above inflation this year for the first time since 2007, according to economists at Ernst & Young.
23 February 2015
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Wealth managers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said European dealing commission reforms will benefit fixed income funds, but market participants remain uncertain of the impact of the changes.
20 February 2015
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3 min read
Investment
Standard Life Investments' chief executive Keith Skeoch was paid £5.2m in 2014 as the business' AUM jumped by 45% last year.
20 February 2015
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Industry
Tilney Bestinvest has named nine funds that have consistently earned its top fund rating over the past five years.
20 February 2015
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3 min read
Wealth managers
The Financial Conduct Authority has ruled out conducting a study into competition in the platform market - despite industry concerns - but is planning closer scrutiny of fund groups.
20 February 2015
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2 min read
Platforms
Assets under administration at Standard Life's wrap platform rose by 26% last year to move above £20bn for the first time, the firm has said.
20 February 2015
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Commodities
Two natural resources managers have said commodity-related equities have now reached a floor following several months of falls.
20 February 2015
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2 min read
Industry
Hedge fund manager Man Group has agreed to acquire fund boutique NewSmith for an undisclosed sum.
20 February 2015
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Equities
Ian Aylward has cut Aviva Investors' multi-manager exposure to US equities to an underweight position for the first time since 2011, fearing the stocks are deeply over valued.
19 February 2015
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