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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged two former brokers at RP Martin Holdings Limited with offences of conspiracy to defraud in connection with the investigation into LIBOR manipulation.

Ed Moisson, head of UK & cross-border research at Lipper, is leaving the firm to pursue a new opportunity in the industry.

A global law firm has criticised today's proposal by business secretary Vince Cable to introduce a new corporate law to punish directors of failed companies.

Graham Dow (pictured), Standard Life's head of investment group relationships who has been spearheading negotiations with fund groups over 'super clean' share classes, looks at the possible outcomes of the discounted deal debate.

Janus Capital has poached Premier's Alan Glendon to become sales director for UK financial institutions.

Ignis Asset Management's Stuart Thomson has identified five countries across Europe which could be the epicentre for the next leg of the region's financial crisis.

HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) is to roll out a series of funds tracking indices it recently launched which aim to lower volatility.

Legal & General Investment Management's (LGIM) Richard Hodges has bought back into gilts, arguing ultra-low government bond yields are here to stay despite the recent market sell-off.

Baring Asset Management has appointed Claire Fraser as head of marketing and communications, following the announcement Ian Pascal is to exit next month.

A number of wealth managers have privately warned fund groups they will be less inclined to recommend funds which give preferential prices to the biggest distributors in the market, Investment Week understands.