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Threadneedle gov't bond boss Fitzsimmons exits
Quentin Fitzsimmons, head of government bonds and foreign exchange at Threadneedle, is leaving the firm after nearly nine years to take a career break.
Corporate credit yields under pressure as liquidity risk rises
As banks exit their traditional broker dealer roles, liquidity risk is rising alarmingly.
Omam's Stewart Cowley on the domino effect of a Greek exit
Greece set for hyper inflated Drachma
Investec Wealth & Investment profit dips on restructure costs
(Update) Investec's wealth arm saw a 4.2% fall in profit on restructuring costs, while its specialist banking arm saw a 30% slump in earmings. However, it funds business had a record year.
Vanguard launches into UK ETF market
Vanguard Asset Management has launched its inaugural UK exchange traded fund range, offering a suite of five low-cost funds.
Citywire Selection: are the underperformers bouncing back?
We take a look at Citywire Selection’s 20 biggest underperformers in 2011 and analyse their fortunes in 2012 based on their performance this year to the end of April.
Jupiter's Bezalel puts faith in Man Utd and Australia
The three-time European champions remain a key stock pick for Jupiter Strategic Bond fund manager, whose top bet remains Australian government debt.
Schroders hires UBS fixed income boss
Alix Stewart joins Schroders £41 billion bond franchise along with her UBS colleague and high yield specialist Konstantin Leidman.
Jupiter hires Citi analyst to assist Bezalel
Jupiter Asset Management has hired senior credit analyst Hilary Blandy to assist Ariel Bezalel on his Strategic and Dynamic bond funds.
Cheyne launches global and real estate bond funds
Cheyne Capital Management has unveiled two funds investing in global credit and real estate bonds, based on two of the firm’s existing flagship strategies.
Why Bill Gross has slashed EMD exposure
PIMCO’s bond star lowers exposure to emerging market bonds by almost a third but holds firm on strong support for MBS.
Clunie focuses on insurers and luxury in Swip funds shake-up
Citywire A-rated fund manager James Clunie will run an extra £495 million following his takever of SWIP's UK Select Growth and UK Opportunities funds, and is re-focusing the vehicles.
SPDR ETFs on trends in the Exchange Traded Funds market
The European Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) market is growing fast. In this sponsored video, we hear from both Eleanor Hope-Bell of State Street Global Advisors, who outlines the trends of the market, and a range of leading investors who use ETFs regularly.
Jupiter chases high income with Bezalel bond launch
Jupiter has launched the Dynamic Bond fund for fixed income manager Ariel Bezalel, with the aim of delivering high income as well as capital growth from fixed income securities globally.
Stewart Cowley: the writing is on the wall
Omam's bond man drops some hip hop lyrics from artist 'Plan B' to underline how the abandonment of austerity plays to the electorate, but it is not a route to long-term financial stability.
Schroders hires four in EM debt relative return drive
Schroders has hired four specialists as part of its strategy to develop its emerging market debt relative return sector.
JP Morgan hires former Aberdeen fixed income head
JP Morgan has hired former Aberdeen Asset Management EMEA fixed income head Charles McKenzie to take charge of client portfolio management and product design for the region.
Colin McLean: the market is underestimating China risk
A-rated Colin McLean fears the market is behind the curve when it comes to assessing the Tiger threat, and fears China is now reliant on the US and European recovery.
Gross: central bankers must control atomic credit
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.
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Omam's Stewart Cowley on the domino effect of a Greek exit
Greece set for hyper inflated Drachma
