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European investors shun Japanese, US large-cap in Feb
Outflows from open-ended funds in Europe continued apace in February, the latest data from Morningstar reveals.
BlackRock to embark on biggest layoff in its history
BlackRock reportedly plans to cut 400 jobs during the coming two weeks in what would be the largest layoff in its history.
People Moves | news 31 Mar 16
PEOPLE MOVES: FPI, Manulife, Schroders…
Friends Provident International has appointed a chief marketing officer for MEA, while Manulife have named a head of distribution EMEA. A Schroders fund manager is stepping down and a reorganisation at Franklin Templeton will see one fund manager stepping back from his day-to-day management role.
Middle East | news 31 Mar 16
Expats feel most at home in Bahrain
Bahrain topped HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey with two thirds of expats feeling at home within a year of moving.
Royal London life and pension business up 40%
Royal London’s new life and pensions business rose 40% to £6.8bn ($9.7bn, €8.6bn) in 2015, following improved operating efficiency initiatives embedded across the business.