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Macro Views | news 7 Mar 16
Brexit would negatively affect UK retail demand – Investec
While a vote to leave the European Union would likely be negative for UK retail demand, the sector is more resilient than many others, according to Investec.
Old Mutual considering break-up options
Speculation is growing that Old Mutual, the global financial services group, may be about to announce plans to break up its operations into four new units.
Schroders launches first liquid distressed fund
Schroders has launched its first liquid distressed fund, providing access to a new hedge fund within the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) framework.
Tax & Regulation | news 7 Mar 16
Budget changes to UK pension system still possible
The UK chancellor George Osborne’s widely reported decision to abandon plans to shake up the pension taxation in this month’s budget still leaves room for tinkering with the pensions system, analysts said.
Alternatives | news 7 Mar 16
BlackRock launches factor-based absolute return Ucits
BlackRock has launched a style-factor driven multi-asset absolute return fund in a bid to provide investors with new sources of positive absolute return.