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Private Client Manager Retreat: pictures from the final day

on May 21, 2013 at 14:06

Our delegates were offered an insight from David Spiegelhalter, aka Professor Risk, before enjoying a spot of fishing and shooting as proceedings drew to a close.   

What our analysis of more than 10,000 manager moves tells us about star exits

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 09:59

In what is likely to be one of the most significant manager moves of the year, Richard Buxton’s exit from Schroders led a string of high profile departures across the City.  But what's the secret to success when a star manager departs? We analysed thousands of switches to find out.

Investment Trust Insider: the case for putting Majedie out of its misery

by James Carthew on May 21, 2013 at 12:41

Why am I not a fan? Let us start with Majedie Investments’ performance record.

Subscribe to Wealth Manager to get the inside track on your rivals' moves

by Dylan Lobo on May 21, 2013 at 10:04

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Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest

by Himanshu Singh on May 22, 2013 at 02:39

All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.

Overnight Markets: Wall Street advances on Fed officials' reassurance

by Himanshu Singh on May 22, 2013 at 02:33

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the central bank should continue its bond buying to boost growth.

The dealmaker: is funds world set for rampant consolidation?

by Emma Dunkley on May 21, 2013 at 15:18

Despite the emergence of behemoth firms like BlackRock in the asset management space, the concentration of assets is limited and more merger and acquisition activity could be on the cards.

T Rowe Price names new fixed income boss

by Emma Dunkley on May 21, 2013 at 14:31

T Rowe Price International has hired Arif Husain from Alliance Bernstein as head of the firm’s international fixed income arm.

Private Client Manager Retreat: the highlights

on May 21, 2013 at 14:18

The likes of Tim Bond and 'Professor Risk' gave our delegates plenty to contemplate as the curtain came down on another successful Retreat as the Four Seasons in Hampshire.

Dart Capital eyes adviser acquisition opportunities

by Danielle Levy on May 21, 2013 at 12:33

Boutique wealth manager Dart Capital is eyeing up acquisition opportunities in the adviser market.

Miton appoints law guru Davies as non-exec chair

by Emma Dunkley on May 21, 2013 at 10:03

Miton Group has appointed Jim Davies as non-executive chairman of its Liverpool-based subsidiary Miton Capital Partners.

UK inflation falls for first time in seven months

by James Phillipps on May 21, 2013 at 09:56

The rate of Consumer Prices Index growth fell from 2.8% to 2.4% in April on the back of lower transport and fuel costs.

Brooks' Guernsey team eight-strong after new hire

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 09:28

Rod Sallis has joined Brooks Macdonald International as an investment adviser in its Guernsey office, and comes on board as the firm is looking to continue its expansion.

FTSE pulls back after reaching 12-year high

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 08:13

The FTSE 100 has fallen after it soared to its highest level in nearly 13 years on Monday.

Bigger the better? Clients of large firms may not benefit from economies of scale

by Danielle Levy on May 21, 2013 at 07:39

Larger firms stress the need for a solid platform, buying power and a strong compliance team against a challenging backdrop for both growth and regulation. However, a recent study found scale may not be working to their advantage.

Blackrock bolsters real estate offering with acquisition

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 07:22

BlackRock has agreed to acquire MGPA, an independently-managed private equity real estate investment advisory with a foothold in the Asian and European markets.

The Expert View: Thomas Cook, FirstGroup and Capita

by Harry Brooks on May 21, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Burberry and Lamprell.

Overnight Markets: Wall Street flat as investors weigh stimulus efforts

by Himanshu Singh on May 21, 2013 at 04:29

And Qatar is launching another multibillion-dollar push into the banking sector, buying fresh stakes in Russia’s VTB and Germany’s Deutsche Bank.

Tuesday Papers: Apple accused of avoiding billions in taxes

by Himanshu Singh on May 21, 2013 at 04:22

And Qatar is launching another multibillion-dollar push into the banking sector, buying fresh stakes in Russia’s VTB and Germany’s Deutsche Bank.

Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest

by Himanshu Singh on May 21, 2013 at 04:16

All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.

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