Polar Capital: Emerging markets and Asian Stars teams help assets rise July 11, 2024 Polar Capital enjoyed an uptick in assets under management last quarter as the specialist fund manager was boosted by rising interest in funds managed by its emerging markets and Asian Stars teams.
ESG-focused Impax builds out fixed income offering with new fund acquisitions July 10, 2024 Ian Simm, founder and chief executive of Impax said: "This transaction marks an important milestone in our strategy to expand Impax's fixed income capabilities globally".
Private fund manager Mercia gears up for boost from Mansion House Compact July 2, 2024 Mercia Asset Management has said it plans to reclassify as a trading company and cease to be an investing company as the firm focuses on its profitable funds under management.
Premier Milton: Fund manager reports mixed results amid ‘challenging’ environment May 30, 2024 Chair Robert Colthorpe noted that while that had been some recovery in several investment markets, there was "weak industry level net flows" from UK retail and wholesale investors.
Intermediate Capital: Shares hit all-time high as asset manager’s profit more than doubles May 28, 2024 Asset manager Intermediate Capital has raised its dividend for the 14th year in a row on the back of bumper annual earnings.
Meet the fund manager: Picking the best bonds in the world May 20, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A.
Threadneedle accuses KKR of ‘ram raiding’ UK equities in fallout from IQGeo bid May 19, 2024 Threadneedle has accused KKR of "ram raiding" the London stock market, in the wake of the US private equity firm's takeover of IQGeo.
More than half of Invesco funds performance flagged as an ‘area of concern’ May 15, 2024 Asset managers are required to publish an Assessment of Value report annually by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Evelyn Partners continues streak of inflows in rare asset management success story May 14, 2024 Evelyn Partners recorded a rare success story in the asset management industry, bringing in £300m in new money over the first quarter of 2024. The wealth management and accountancy firm recorded assets under management of £61.8bn by 31 March, up from £59.1bn at the start of the year thanks largely to strong performance. Market movement [...]
Meet the fund manager: Finding the best ideas in the world May 13, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Gerrit Smit, manager of the Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity fund. How does your fund stand out from others in the same market? Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity Fund is a [...]