SWIP launches GEM funds and UK active extension product in Sicav
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) has launched four funds into its Luxembourg Sicav, three with emerging market strategies and the fourth a UK equity 140/40 portfolio.
IMA sales of overseas funds rocket in July
Sales of overseas-domiciled funds in the UK market leapt in July, the Investment Management Association(IMA) reported, touching their highest monthly total since it began publishing data in 2007.
Health & Protection | 27 Jun 11
Friends Prov Intl launches protection plan for greater Hong Kong market
Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched a protection plan that aims to provide Hong Kong residents with insurance against the financial consequences of premature death, terminal illness, cr
Vistra sells stake to private equity firm to fuel growth
Vistra, the Geneva-based international trust and corporate services provider with roots and offices in London and Jersey, has sold a majority stake to IK Investment Partners, a Scandinavian private eq
Profiles & Comment | 27 Jun 11
Unit trust automation comes of age
Tim May, chairman of Euroclear UK & Ireland, outlines his vision for the future of fund settlement and processing, highlighting how Euroclear has enhanced its own service, something May says will lead