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Kames give Milburn co-manager on High Yield Global Bond fund
Kames Capital has named Claire McGuckin as co-manager of its High Yield Global Bond fund alongside Phil Milburn.
The world's top 20 most valuable brands
Research commissioned by multi-national advertising firm WPP reveals the most valuable brands across the globe.
Franklin Templeton to soft close Mobius’ Frontier Markets fund
Franklin Templeton is soft closing Mark Mobius' Templeton Frontier Markets following a surge in interest.
3i to buy Barclays’ £780m infrastructure fund arm
Private equity firm 3i Group is set to buy Barclay’s £780 million infrastructure fund management business, in a bid to raise fee income.
Why Baillie Gifford’s A-rated UK equity man is shopping overseas
Citywire A-rated Gerard Callahan, manager of the Baillie Gifford UK Equity Alpha fund, has increased his international exposure as a back-up plan against turbulence in the UK domestic economy
Chelverton plans European income trust for ex-Montanaro fund head
Chelverton Asset Management is planning to launch a European equity income trust for new recruit Ralph Singleton, who departed Montanaro Asset Management earlier this year, Wealth Manager understands.
Nikkei turns black on rollercoaster day
As the trading session drew to a close in Tokyo the Nikkei was sitting in positive territory on a volatile trading day.
GLG's Edwards: three charts on why you shouldn't panic over Japan plunge
Japan veteran Neil Edwards says 'buy on the dips' as the trend is still generally upwards.
Arigatou Japan! Is Nikkei still world's top equity hotspot?
After partying hard for the last few weeks, investors woke up to a splitting Japanese hangover this morning, but asset allocators still see plenty of potential in the nation's stockmarket.
Threadneedle UK small cap head takes 'extended sabbatical'
Dan Vaughan has decided to take some time out from the industry after 13 years at Threadneedle.
Bluefield to target income seekers with £150m solar trust launch
Bluefield Partners is seeking to raise £150 million for a new London listed fund focused on solar energy investments.
BlackRock-Credit Suisse ETF deal delayed after OFT asks for more time
The Office of Fair Trading has said it needs more time to look into BlackRock's acquisition of Credit Suisse's exchange traded funds business.
Cofunds chair Eppinger steps down as L&G seals takeover
Cofunds chairman Charlie Eppinger has stepped down following Legal & General completing its takeover of the platform.
Investec wealth arm grows profit to £50.7m in 'encouraging' year
Investec Wealth & Investment has increased its profit by close to a third year-on-year.
The Widowmaker: why short JGB may no longer be a career killer
The short Japanese government bonds (JGB) trade suddenly began to look at lot less fearsome last week
WH Ireland's Scott retires from stockbroker's board
WH Ireland's John Scott has retired from the stockbroker's board, though will continue to run his Manchester clients' portfolios.
Lloyds to land £450m through 15% SJP stake sale
(Update) Lloyds has confirmed it will raise £450 million in gross proceeds by selling a further 15% of its stake in St James's Place.
Shares the pros are buying and selling
We look at five share trades by professional investors in Weir, Fairpoint, Charles Taylor, Hummingbird Resources and Globo.
Lloyds to dump another 15% of its stake in SJP
Lloyds Banking Group is to sell a further 77 million of its shares in St James's Place.
Lombard Odier: will yen collapse spark another Asian crisis?
A weaker yen and private sector debt pile could sow seeds for next Asian crisis according to Stephanie Kretz, private banking investment strategist for Lombard Odier.
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