UK downgrade reignites rating agencies debate
The market's response to the UK downgrade has reignited the debate about the significance of credit ratings agencies while bringing...
Institutions increase dominance of hedge fund assets
Institutional investors are increasing their dominance of hedge fund assets, further displacing the high-net-worth individuals that were once the main...
ICI Global opens office in Hong Kong
Funds industry group ICI Global has opened an office in Hong Kong to focus on the Asia Pacific region. Qiumei...
Renaissance soft-closes Sub-Saharan Fund
Renaissance Asset Managers has soft-closed its Sub-Saharan Fund at $150 million (€113 million) to preserve liquidity and protect existing investors....
Axa unveils smart beta fund
Axa Investment Managers has launched a smart beta fund that aims to capture equity market beta. Managed by a team...
Edmond de Rothschild appoints Laurent Tignard as head of AM
Edmond de Rothschild Group has hired Laurent Tignard to head its global asset management business. This appointment is part of...
AMG expands in Europe with Swiss office
US-based multi-boutique Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) has opened an office in Zurich, Switzerland as it expands its distribution network in...
UK clamps down on tax evasion
The UK government and the Isle of Man have agreed to clamp down on those who “try to hide their...
Crédit Agricole reports loss after restructuring
Crédit Agricole reported a net loss of €6.5 billion for 2012, following major restructuring in southern Europe. While its asset...
Middle East investors favour the UAE and shun Syria
The UAE followed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar offer the best investment opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa,...
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