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Adrian Collins is the new non-executive chairman Liontrust Asset Management, according to an announcement the group made this morning.

Aberdeen Asset Management is in talks to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's fund management division, reports suggest.

Syndicate Asset Management has completed the merger of its wealth management subsidiaries to form Ashcourt Rowan.

Old Broad Street Research has restored an A rating to Tim Steer's Artemis UK Growth fund.

Former New Star Asset Management founder John Duffield has unveiled further details of his new Brompton Asset Management venture.

Former Henderson New Star partnerships sales director Sam Mettrick has joined Artemis as head of strategic alliances.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway suffered its worst return against the stock market for a decade in 2009 - a year which saw indices around the world rally.

Brazil's largest bank is considering buying stakes in UK giants Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, according to The Sunday Times.

Manchester United is considering a £600m bond issue in an effort to curb its debts.

The FTSE 100 has climbed to a fresh 15-month high of 5,451.79 this morning, with the 0.72% rise continuing the strong gains posted over the festive period.