MacDonald on Architas’ use of ‘high conviction’ funds
Cautious on equities and fixed income, Sheldon MacDonald prefers funds with high conviction, as he seeks stability over the long term rather than quick gains on the upside.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Andy Robinson, MetLife, Lombard Odier
Today’s people moves column boasts an embarrassment of riches as the industry seems to be getting its house in order before the Christmas break. Former Zurich man Andy Robinson has resurfaced, while MetLife has named a chief executive in Hong Kong. Lombard Odier’s new chief operating officer has left the world of haute couture to…
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Strong half year for Architas, Axa remains resilient
Asset manager Architas reported a 52% increase in total assets in the first half of 2016, while parent company Axa Group recorded stable revenue and underlying earnings, with net income up 4% against the same period last year.
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PEOPLE MOVES: OMI, Architas, Hong Kong SFC
Old Mutual International has named a managing director for its Isle of Man operations, while Architas has poached Seneca IM’s head of retail for a new role and added Axa Wealth’s head of investing to its roster. The Hong Kong and Australian regulators also announced senior appointments.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Architas, Julius Baer, AllianzGI
Architas has named a Barclays managing director and chief investment officer as its new chief investment officer, while Julius Baer has added an executive director to its Guernsey team. AllianzGI is strengthening their alternatives pillar, with L&G bidding farewell to its chairman.
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Axa Wealth on the market again
Axa’s UK life insurance and wealth investment units are reportedly up for sale, in a move that could see the French insurance giant net up to £700m ($997.8m, €875m).
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Old Mutual Wealth recruits Architas investment specialist
UK-based Old Mutual Wealth has hired former Architas investment development manager, Andrew Miller, to work with financial advisers to help improve the firm’s investment solutions.
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Architas launches global multi-asset fund
Architas, an investment house within the Axa Group, has launched a global multi-asset fund to meet a growing demand for income among investors in the run up to Aprils pension reforms.
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axa wealth intl trials offer for bond investors
Axa Wealth International is offering investors a break on their offshore bond charges if they choose their bond investments from the Axa-owned Architas multi-asset funds range, on a guided architecture basis.
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Architas preps MM absolute return fund
Architas is preparing to launch a Ucits fund of absolute return funds in October.