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UK fund managers fear dud deal on Brexit
Most UK fund managers fear the government has no idea what the asset management industry needs from Brexit to secure a good deal, according to research by consultancy MJ Hudson.
Alternatives | news 3 Jul 17
Still life in alternatives despite bubble fears, says Kames
Alternative investments from aircraft leasing to renewable energy are still an attractive option for multi-asset funds, despite fears the asset class is approaching bubble territory, says Kames Capital’s senior multi-asset investment specialist, Nick Edwardson.
Asia Pacific insurers face widening investment return gap
Insurance companies across the Asia Pacific region face a growing gap between investment returns and meeting the promises made to customers, according to a survey released by Standard Life Investments (SLI).
Australian Link Group buys UK, Europe and Dubai-focused Capita
Australia-headquartered financial services provider Link Group is to acquire internationally focused Capita Asset Services for £888m ($1.1bn, €1bn).
China opens $9trn bond market to foreign investors
Foreign investors are now able to buy and sell Chinese bonds via Hong Kong after the country’s central bank approved its Bond Connect scheme, but no date has been set to allow investors in China to invest in foreign bonds.