Rathbones

People Moves | 23 Aug 16

Zurich names a new head for its global divison in Hong Kong, while Switzerland’s EFG appoints a chief executive in Singapore. The Guernsey regulator hires a new lawyer to its decision’s panel, and BMO expands its European sales team.

People Moves | 16 Aug 16

Old Mutual Global Investors has created a new head of China business role, while Newton Investment Management is bidding farewell to its veteran chief executive and Rathbones has appointed a new head of equity research.

Property | 22 Jul 16

The UK’s largest open-ended property funds gated flows or implemented exit charges to prevent a post-Brexit run on the asset class earlier this month, trapping £15bn ($19.8bn, €18bn) of investors’ cash and casting a cloud over the City. But many flexible investors were able to see the warning signs and evade the net, says David Coombs, Rathbones’ head of multi-asset investments.

Macro Views | 9 Jun 16

Rathbones’ David Coombs worries about the silent Brexiters, reluctant to admit they’re in ‘camp leave’ in case they’re seen as little Englanders. And while he believes the UK will vote remain, he’s taking precautions.

Macro Views | 1 Apr 16

Like Janet Yellen’s Federal Reserve, it would appear that UK wealth managers are planning to be very data dependent in the second quarter.