Investment | 13 Mar 18
VCT funding hits decade high
Venture Capital Trust (VCT) funding has reached its highest level in more than a decade with three weeks still to go before the end of the tax year, according to figures from Wealth Club.
Woodford sold AJ Bell before IPO announcement
Neil Woodford sold out of AJ Bell just before the broker and platform provider confirmed plans to float on the London Stock Exchange.
Do Italian election results reignite the populist threat?
The Italian election looks set to result in a hung parliament as widely expected, but fund managers are concerned a strong showing by right-wing and populist parties poses a threat to eurozone stability.
UK regulator declares DFM insolvent
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declared discretionary fund management firm Beaufort Securities and its clearing arm, Beaufort Asset Clearing Services, insolvent.
Eastspring commits to responsible investing
Eastspring Investments has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing after signing up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).