No signs of contagion so far- S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices has said its data indicates bond market contagion stemming from the Greece situation is not a huge concern.
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ALFI appoints Denise Voss as chairman, outlines 4-year plan
The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) has appointed Denise Voss of Franklin Templeton Investments as its chairman with immediate effect.
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Smooth Sailing – Life trends with Prudential International
Kevin Purtill, head of commercial at Prudential International explains how the company has seen record growth, thanks to its offshore bond offerings
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UK onshore bond sales up as offshore dips
New business sales of UK-distributed offshore bonds fell by 10.7% last year but were contracting at a slower pace than in recent years, while the onshore version saw sales pick up in 2014 for the first time since the financial crisis.
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Best tools for the job: Platform analysis with Generali International
Technology is radically altering the competitive landscape across all industries.
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Where others fear to tread – fund manager profile with Jupiter
Jupiter Asset Management’s Ariel Bezalel is not afraid to take his Dynamic Bond and Strategic Bond funds into territories unfamiliar to most fixed income managers.
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Schroders launches flexible catastrophe bond fund
Investment management group Schroders has launched a flexible catastrophe bond fund which will invest up to 25% in private cat bonds and be able to take tactical short positions.
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The stars are aligning for hedge funds
The stars are aligning to allow a much maligned asset class to recapture some of its former glory.
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Pictet launches Chinese debt fund
Pictet Asset Management has launched the Pictet Chinese Local Currency Debt fund.
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Expats exposed to long term
Expats around the world could be losing as much as £80,000 to hidden fees and charges over the life of an offshore bond, says cross-border advice firm AES International.
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Isle of Man to facilitate insurance-linked deals
The Isle of Man has announced the launch of its Insurance Special Purpose Vehicle (ISPV) legislation to cover transactions involving catastrophe bonds, industry loss warranties and other collateralised reinsurance structures.
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Bottomup diversification JPMAM launches SICAV
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is targeting investor demand for diversification with the announcement of a new SICAV vehicle.