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 [...]
‘Look at America’: Why this delisted money manager is calling for faster City reform April 29, 2024 Government efforts to save the London Stock Exchange are “too small” and listed firms are being hamstrung by unnecessary red tape in the market, the boss of newly de-listed asset manager Gresham House has warned.
Jupiter to keep £500m of flagship fund after manager’s exit April 28, 2024 FTSE 250 asset manager Jupiter is set to keep nearly £500m of the funds run by the departing fund manager Ben Whitmore.
Schroders chief Peter Harrison set to retire next year April 24, 2024 The veteran chief of Schroders, Peter Harrison, is set to step down next year after eight years at the helm of the FTSE 100 funds group, the firm announced today.
Cathie Wood on losing $14bn, Trump and where the UK has an edge over the US April 24, 2024 Cathie Wood has an answer to those accusations that her investment firm lost billions of her investors’ money investing in tech stocks.
Man Group: World’s largest publicly listed hedge fund’s assets swell to new record April 19, 2024 The world’s largest publicly listed hedge fund group updated its shareholders with a trading statement
Cathie Wood’s ARK expands to Europe despite poor performance April 18, 2024 Cathie Wood’s ARK has expanded to Europe, launching its first exchange traded funds on the London Stock Exchange. An analysis by Morningstar earlier this year found that ARK had destroyed $14bn in wealth over the past decade, topping the list of wealth destroyers among investment companies. “These funds managed to lose value for shareholders even [...]