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Manager tracker: latest changes revealed

by Atholl Simpson on May 14, 2012 at 08:55

Who has decided upon a new career path in the fund industry?  We reveal the latest manager moves to have hit the Citywire Global radar.

Danish firm awarded selection mandate for Swedish pension fund

by Atholl Simpson on May 11, 2012 at 15:02

The group will take over the top Swedish institutional investor's manager selection process for its alpha mandates.

Pioneer CEO steps down

by Atholl Simpson on May 10, 2012 at 16:50

After almost two and half years in charge, Roger Yates is stepping down from the group's top job.

High Five Club: top performing managers over 5 years revealed

by Atholl Simpson on May 10, 2012 at 15:26

Which managers have come out on top over the past five years? A few newcomers are included amongst an elite cast of Citywire rated managers.

Credit Suisse to reopen €6bn property fund for 3 days

by Atholl Simpson on May 10, 2012 at 09:42

The Swiss group's annoucement follows a similar move by German firm SEB which has since seen it liquidate its ImmoInvest property fund.

Henderson launches global Alt Ucits bond fund

by Atholl Simpson on May 09, 2012 at 14:58

The absolute return bond fund will be run by firm's head of fixed income and invest in both developed and emerging market bonds.

Oddo launches high yield bond fund

by Atholl Simpson on May 09, 2012 at 10:24

Targeting both corporate and convertible high yield bonds, the fund will be run by one of the firm's Citywire A-rated managers.

France’s new president: who's saying what?

by Atholl Simpson on May 08, 2012 at 14:55

Market commentators share their views on the election of French socialist president François Hollande and what it means for the eurozone.

I have no exposure to RMB, says EMD chief

by Atholl Simpson on May 08, 2012 at 10:04

VIDEO: Chinese export figures aren't looking good, says Helene Williamson of First State, who is favouring hard currency exposure in her EMD strategy.

Talking shop in Lugano

by Atholl Simpson on May 04, 2012 at 15:38

Ulisse Severino of UIP Wealth Management welcomed Beatrice Mancini to his offices in Switzerland as they discussed the issues facing Swiss-based selectors.

Here comes the flash...

by Atholl Simpson on May 04, 2012 at 15:21

Citywire's Beatrice Mancini meets Lugano-based selector Christian Mantovani of Valeur Investments during her trip to Switzerland.

Rothschild in multi-manager merger with alternatives firm

by Atholl Simpson on May 04, 2012 at 12:03

The merger with a fellow French group will see the new company run initial assets of over €4 billion.

Revealed: the views of all Europe's AAA-rated managers

by Atholl Simpson on May 04, 2012 at 11:25

The exclusive Citywire AAA-rated fund manager survey uncovers what the top tier talent has to say on everything from gold, the eurozone crisis, to absolute return.

Air travel piloting top European equity manager’s fund

by Atholl Simpson on May 03, 2012 at 10:50

It is growing at double the rate of GDP in emerging markets, says newly Citywire AAA-rated manager Damien Lanternier, who reveals his top stock picks.

Top French pension chief quits

by Atholl Simpson on May 03, 2012 at 10:44

The CIO of France's biggest public pension funds has left to join an institutional asset management firm.

French boutique tops amLeague as eurozone returns hit the red

by Atholl Simpson on May 02, 2012 at 10:14

April's results are in a there's not a single positive number in sight for the eurozone competition. European and global equity mandates fared slightly better.

Gross: ‘atomic credit' must be controlled

by Atholl Simpson on May 01, 2012 at 13:48

With the global banking system levered at least thirteen times, Pimco's Gross is scared. Zero bound rates, he says, will induce serious risks in future years.

Ignis launches global absolute return bond fund

by Atholl Simpson on May 01, 2012 at 10:07

The firm's Alternative Ucits fund will be managed by its head of credit.

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