Investment | 22 Jun 16
ANALYSIS: A masterclass in short-termism
As the clock ticks ever closer to 7am on Friday, the time slated for the release of the official results of the UK’s referendum on EU membership, the financial world’s focus is being honed to an ever finer point as participants hold cash and their breath ahead of the vote.
MitonOptimal to acquire Coram
MitonOptimal is set to acquire Coram Asset Management, the boutique multi-asset manager that was founded by James Sullivan and the late Martin Gray in September 2014.
Retirement | 21 Jun 16
Prudential pulls out of annuities open market
UK insurer Prudential will no longer sell annuities on the open market through advisers, a move which coincides with the end of a consultation into the government’s plans to implement a secondary annuities market.
L&C to fund new acquisition with management buyout
Qrops provider London & Colonial (L&C) is planning a management buyout of its business in order to help fund new acquisitions, the company has confirmed.
Commodities | 20 Jun 16
Water fund aims to flow with world demand
Water is not only essential for life, but also for the expansion of industries and economies, according to Simon Gottelier, senior investment manager at Pictet Asset Management.
