News
Equities
Consumer staples have returned to the top of UK equity managers' agenda as later-than-expected rate hikes reignite the debate over the outlook for the sector.
03 February 2015
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2 min read
Equities
US financials' increasing attraction to income investors makes the US equity income landscape reminiscent of that seen in the 1980s, according to Threadneedle head of US equities Diane Sobin.
02 February 2015
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Economics
Energy stocks have built on Monday's rise in early trading today, pushing up the FTSE 100 by 1.2%, as the oil price continues to regain ground.
02 February 2015
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1 min read
Industry
Several of the UK's major asset managers are falling short on stewardship and responsible investment practice, according to NGO ShareAction.
02 February 2015
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Investment
Schroders' Alex Howe has joined F&C as sales director on its UK wholesale team.
02 February 2015
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1 min read
Investment
Neptune Investment Management is set to make a number of changes to its investment approach following a comprehensive review of the business, with the aim of improving performance.
02 February 2015
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Advisory
IFA consolidator AFH Financial has acquired the assets of two advisory businesses, adding £55m in client funds.
02 February 2015
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Wealth Management
Towry is to acquire Ashcourt Rowan in a £97m deal which will see the latter's CEO Jonathan Polin exit the firm.
02 February 2015
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