Meet the fund managers: Launching the new Hargreaves Lansdown Global Equity Income Fund Investing This week on meet the fund managers, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sat down for an exclusive chat with Tom Wells and Ziad Gergi, managers of the new Hargreaves Lansdown Global Equity Income fund. The fund blends the style and investments of three funds into one: Aegon Global Equity Income, Baillie Gifford Global Income Growth, and [...]
High Court: Standard Chartered Libor test case against investors kicks off Legal Standard Chartered kicks off its legal case against a group of investors over transactions dating from the scandal-ridden Libor era
JTC: Profit soars after spate of acquisitions Investing Financial services provider JTC has hailed a good start to the year after beating its upgraded guidance after a flurry of acquisitions. The acquisitive fund management firm, which is a FTSE 250 constituent, reported revenue of £147.1m in the six months to 30 June, a 21.1 per cent rise on the year prior. Earnings before [...]
If proxy advisers can rattle Jamie Dimon, what chance do smaller firms stand? August 28, 2024 The power of proxy advisers has been enough to disturb big firms like JP Morgan and Astrazeneca, so what hope do the smaller players have?
FTSE 250 giant JTC snaps up employer services firm in latest takeover deal August 19, 2024 FTSE 250 corporate solutions firm JTC has struck a deal to expand its employer services division with a new acquisition – the latest in a string of recent takeovers. The London-listed firm, headquartered in Jersey, revealed plans today to acquire the Buck UK and European Share Plan Administration and Trustee Businesses from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co [...]
Crispin Odey files defamation lawsuit against the Financial Times May 30, 2024 Crispin Odey has launched legal proceedings against the FT according to court filings.
Moscow: Court cancels seizure of JP Morgan funds in VTB dispute May 24, 2024 A Russian court has cancelled the seizure of part of JP Morgan's assets in an ongoing dispute with a Russian bank over sanctioned money
London-listed JTC buys First Republic trust administration unit in JP Morgan carve out April 22, 2024 London-listed firm JTC has struck a deal to acquire one of First Republic's trust administration arms from JPMorgan Chase for $21m.
Three ways to invest in gold: A new investor’s guide to the yellow metal April 11, 2024 How can investors cash in on the historic gold rush?
Why are UK banking stocks doing so badly despite bumper profits? February 13, 2024 The UK's biggest banks are set to post bumper annual profits when they report their 2023 results in the coming weeks. But why are they not being rewarded on the stock market?