Industry
Alternatives | 27 May 15
Aberdeen bolts on second alternatives business in two months
Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to acquire private equity and real assets manager FLAG Capital Management as part of an ongoing bid to scale up its presence in the alternatives space.
Lofoton adds ex-Franklin Templeton manager to European fund team
Boutique fund manager Lofoton Asset Management has appointed an ex-Franklin Templeton portfolio manager to its EI Sturdza Strategic Europe Value Fund team.
Amundi launches first dollar FRN ETF in Europe
Amundi has launched the first ETF in Europe offering exposure to US dollar denominated floating rate notes.
Tax & Regulation | 27 May 15
HMRC deadline nears for UK non-doms, Pinsent Masons warns
People with non-domiciled tax status living in the UK who wish to preserve the anonymity of their offshore finances must notify HMRC by 30 May, warns international law firm Pinsent Masons.
Offshore Bonds | 26 May 15
Barclays appoints Channel Is head of offshore funds
Barclays has appointed Steve Rickards to lead the creation and implementation of the bank’s offshore funds strategy.