Standard Life
M&G, Aviva join SLI in suspending UK property funds
Aviva Investors and M&G Investments have suspended trading in their UK property funds, a day after SLI took the same decision, making it three of Britain’s top five funds in the sector that have shut their doors since the Brexit vote.
Alternatives | 4 Jul 16
SLI suspends UK Real Estate Fund, property shares hit
Financial services giant Standard Life Investments (SLI) has suspended all trading in its UK Real Estate Fund following an increase in redemption requests, triggering share sales in property and asset management companies.
Multi-strategy funds limit post-Brexit losses
The three largest multi-strategy funds for sale in Europe have fared better than most other absolute return funds since the UK’s shock vote to leave the EU. However, the Standard Life GARS fund continues to underperform its peers on a longer-term basis.
Standard Life and Axa worst hit as int’l life shares plunge
Shares in the world’s largest life and pensions companies have been hit for a second day following the announcement on Friday that Britain has decided to leave the European Union.
People Moves | 23 Jun 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Axa IM, Investec AM, Standard Life Investments
Axa Investment Managers has appointed a new head of insurance solutions for its UK operations. Investec Asset Management has added a portfolio manager to its multi-asset team, while Standard Life International has created a new head of institutional sales role in Japan.