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Europe ex UK funds to watch based on their AUM
The following funds are among the largest and most established in the European ex UK equities sector, all featuring experienced managers that have established investment processes.
Investment | news 24 Apr 17
Ongoing UK dividend bonanza spurred by sterling weakness
The UK equity market pumped out 9.5% more dividends in the first quarter than the previous year as sterling’s weakness continued to magnify the payouts.
Standard Life Aberdeen powerhouse eyes US market for expansion
A serious push into the US market is a key strategic target for the merged Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management group, according to Aberdeen’s global head of distribution.
Tax & Regulation | news 24 Apr 17
Five UK Budget proposals at risk from the snap election
British prime minister Theresa May has called a snap election on 8 June, a decision which may have a knock-on effect on some of the new measures announced in the Spring Budget last month. Here’s a list of proposals which could either be rushed through or delayed as the UK prepares to go to the polls.
Markets celebrate Macron victory in French elections
Equity markets have welcomed Emmanuel Macron’s resounding victory in the first round of the French presidential elections. The euro also rallied, while peripheral bond yields collapsed.