United Kingdom
Referendum uncertainty triggered £3.5bn net outflow
The uncertainty stemming from the United Kingdom’s referendum on European Union membership was the main driver of a £3.5bn ($4.6bn, €4.1bn) net outflow from UK asset managers in June, according to the Investment Association.
United Kingdom | 1 Aug 16
Ex-boss of failed UK platform Avalon charged with fraud
The former boss of collapsed UK platform Avalon Investment Services is to appear in court next week in connection with alleged fraud offences, British authorities have confirmed.
Commodities | 1 Aug 16
Commodity-focused trusts top Q2 performers – QuotedData
The best performing UK trusts in the second quarter of 2016 were focused on commodities and natural resources, Vietnam and Latin America, according to investor research group QuotedData.
Investment | 1 Aug 16
Wealthy investors reducing UK exposure post Brexit
Most high net worth individuals are looking to reduce their exposure to UK-based assets in the wake of the country’s vote to leave the European Union, according to deVere Group.
Investment | 29 Jul 16
M&G and Aberdeen still in the doghouse
Tilney Bestinvest’s “Spot the Dog” report names M&G Investments as the firm with the highest number of assets in underperforming funds and Aberdeen Asset Management as the fund house with the most ‘dog funds’.