Europe
Two senior Pioneer fund managers quit after losing legal battle
Two fixed income managers, who were suspended last week by Pioneer Investments, have resigned after the company took legal action amid claims they were planning to set up a rival firm.
Analysis: ECB acts but Japan lesson looms large
While EU leaders unveiled plans for a new €321m state-of-the-art ‘Europa’ Brussels HQ, over in Frankfurt the ECB was building its own foundations for change.
Investment fund takes 20% stake in Enhance Group
A strategic stake has been taken in Jersey-headquartered investment consultancy Enhance Group, by a closed-ended investment fund managed by Channel Islands-based Ravenscroft.
Pioneer suspends two fixed income fund managers
Global asset management firm Pioneer Investments, has suspended two top fixed income fund managers at its Dublin-based operation, industry sources have confirmed.
EU hits banks with record €485m fine
JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and Crédit Agricole have been hit with fines totalling €485m (£409m, $521m) by the European Commission for rigging Euribor rates.