Ten need-to-know trusts for investors
Hits on the AIC website have soared in recent months, but which investment trusts have been peaking investor interest so far this year?
Janus Henderson
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PEOPLE MOVES: Lombard Odier, Janus Henderson, Axa IM
Lombard Odier nabs a former Nomura heavy-hitter as investment firm Janus makes an addition to its multi-asset team. Axa IM appointed a new global head of sales while Tilney names a new regional hire.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Schroders, Janus Henderson, Principal
Schroders is losing two fund managers who are setting up their own boutique. Janus Henderson has created two senior international distribution roles, while Principal Global Investors is focusing on UK fund distribution with its latest hire.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Zedra, Manulife, Quaero Capital
Zedra has added a head of business development and an associate director to its Jersey roster, while Manulife has made a staggering 17 promotions in Hong Kong. Swiss asset manager Quaero has a new group chief operating officer.
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Old Mutual Wealth and CII launch adviser academy
Old Mutual Wealth has partnered with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to launch an Investment Academy, designed to help advisers meet new CII criteria.
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Schroders’ net inflows drop sharply, as weak pound lifts AUM
Sterling weakness lifted Schroders’ assets under management by close to 30% during the first nine months of the year in the face of a 67% drop in net inflows.
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Henderson/Janus merger highlights increasing need for scale
The ink is not dry and already commentators are hailing the merger of Henderson Global Investors and Janus Capital as an example of what is to come.
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Henderson takes on Janus in $320bn merger
London-headquartered independent fund manager Henderson Group is to merge with US fund manager Janus Capital, creating a combined operation with $320bn (£248bn,€285bn) assets under management and a market capitalisation of approximately $6bn.
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Bank of Japan’s new weapon in inflation fight gets mixed reception
With news overnight that the Bank of Japan has unveiled a new form of stimulus, professional investors and economists reacted with mixed enthusiasm.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa IM, Old Mutual, Standard Life
Axa Investment Managers has named a global head of product, retail and institutional development, while Old Mutual Global Investors has created a country head position in Italy. Following a battle with cancer, Standard Life’s head of adviser engagement has died.
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Henderson sees strong dividend growth in Korea
South Korea is one of the most attractive regions in Asia in terms of dividend growth potential, said Henderson Asian Dividend Income Fund co-manager Sat Duhra.
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Henderson held back by property outflows
Henderson Global Investors said it saw significant Brexit-related outflows from European equities and property funds in its first half.