Neptune
Neptune and Raymond James join forces for DFM launch
UK-based fund manager Neptune Investment Management is to launch a discretionary fund management business in partnership with Raymond James Investment Services under the moniker Equester Capital Management.
People Moves | 4 Oct 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Old Mutual, Investec W&I, Axa IM, Neptune
Old Mutual poaches ex-head of Aviva Life UK as its new customer champion czar, while Investec W&I promotes long-running executive for charities Louise Hall. Axa IM announces a casualty of its plan to merge its alternative solutions and structured finance teams as Neptune unveils a whole raft of changes to its US team.
Emerging Markets | 1 Sep 16
Rousseff impeachment end of the road for Brazil contrarians
Wednesday’s vote by the upper house of the Brazilian senate to impeach Dilma Rousseff is being seen as a significant step forward for the country, but could well be the end of the road for contrarian investors.
Emerging Markets | 22 Aug 16
EM equities see rapid rise in retail flows
Retail investment platform Rplan saw a big increase in flows into emerging market funds over the last three months, with the notable exception of China-only investments.
People Moves | 12 Jul 16
PEOPLE MOVES: UK prime minister, Old Mutual Wealth, UBS
For only the second time in its history the UK is to be led by a female prime minister. Old Mutual Wealth has appointed a chief risk officer, while UBS Asset Management has created a new sustainable and impact investing role.