Managers of Wealth

Barclays launches industry first with new Impact Investing Fund

The Fund is the first Barclays product in the wider impact investing proposition being developed by Barclays

Credit Suisse launches China equity fund for A-rated managers

The pair also manage the recently launched Credit Suisse (Lux) China RMB Credit Bond Fund, which taps the Chinese bond market.

Barclays launches industry first with new Impact Investing Fund

Research by Barclays found that 56% of investors are interested in this type of product, but only 9% have already made an investment.

Hedge Fund Standards Board ditches ‘hedge funds’ label

In January 2008, the Hedge Fund Standards Board was established as a non-profit organisation to oversee and further develop the Standards.

Lombard Odier hands unconstrained mandate to bond veteran

It is similar to the €545 million Franklin European Total Return, which is managed by Zahn alongside John Beck.

Polar Capital plans automation and artificial intelligence fund for Rogoff’s team

Specialist investment manager Polar Capital will launch a fund to complement the Polar Capital Technology Trust and the Polar Capital Global Technology fund

UBS Asset Management aims to launch first China private fund this year

“We would like to become the first call from clients in China.”

Nasdaq to scoop up data provider

Nasdaq’s data and index operations, coupled with eVestment’s institutional focus, will result in the creation of new solutions and expanded distribution to support the asset management community.

Newly regulated boutique launches structured products fund

The derivative strategy is applied to form a diversified option portfolio.

Hedge Fund Manager Braga Waves Goodbye to Geneva

Braga has decided to shift staff from Geneva to London in coming months

Excellent half-year result for Baloise

We entered the new strategic phase with a great deal of ambition, launching numerous product innovations and digitalisation initiatives in the first half of the year.

SIX achieves strong results in the first half of 2017

On the other hand, SIX continues to benefit from its broadly diversified business model and strict cost discipline in implementing this strategy.

ICEX launches first derivatives contract in diamonds

ICEX is promoted by a mix of public-private partnership comprising PSUs including MMTC, Indian Potash, Krishak Bharti Cooperative (Kribhco) and IDFC Bank, among others.

UBS Says Exclusions Don't Bar Puerto Rico Bond Defense

XL Specialty Insurance Co. had sold UBS Financial Services Inc. of Puerto Rico a $10 million financial services liability primary policy in 2012 covering the years 2013 to 2014

Credit Suisse launches China credit bond fund for A-rated managers

The benchmark of the new fund is ChinaBond New Composite Bond Index.

Unigestion expands its fund distribution network

The new agreement means that all Unigestion’s Uni-Global SICAV sub funds and share classes are now listed on the MFEX platform, which offers 50,000 funds to investors in 30 countries globally.

ADP's board rejects billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman's three candidates

The payroll processing company said it plans to file its preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week.

Pictet changes PM line-up on giant Robotics fund

Gladwyn joined Pictet this month after two years with Polar Capital and previously worked for BlackRock as an analyst between 2008 and 2014.

Ex-HMC Portfolio Manager Fellas Said To Be Launching Crypto-Focused Hedge Fund

Fellas will be the new venture’s CIO, according to the Bloomberg article, while former Morgan Stanley executive Ronnie Potel will be managing partner.

Pershing Square posts poor performance amid Herbalife surge

Bill Ackman’s $4.4bn hedge fund hit by 'adverse investment performance and share buybacks'