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SVM founder Colin McLean has taken over the group's Skandia UK Best Ideas mandate following the departure of Hector Kilpatrick earlier this month.

Aviva Investors has registered its Global Convertibles Absolute Return Sicav for sale in the UK.

LGT Capital Partners is launching a Ucits-compliant version of its Crown Managed Futures fund next month.

Cazenove's Neil Pegrum is leaving the firm after five years to take up a role at Soros Fund Management.

Markit, the financial information services group and index provider, has created the ETF Encyclopedia, offering information on exchange-traded products (ETPs) around the world.

The FTSE 100 jumped 53.6 points (1%) to 5,777.25 in early trading after Asian stocks rose overnight and concerns over a Greek default eased.

Businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential impact of a Hung Parliament.

Premier's Paul Smith has taken his funds' high-yield exposure to its highest ever level on an improved outlook for corporates.

Aberdeen Asset Management has almost finished transforming listed portfolio Bramdean Alternatives from a hybrid multi-asset class vehicle to one focusing solely on private equity funds.

Williams de Broë is streamlining its £120m product range and launching two managed funds.