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Verdict Staff
Franklin Templeton reduces size of Euro fund to focus on niche businesses
Franklin Templeton has more than halved the size of the Franklin European Opportunities fund since Mike Clements has taken over the management of the portfolio, according to a Investment Week report.
Sanlam Private Investment bolsters presence in South East England
UK-based Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) has appointed Graham Faultless as its new business development manager to bolster its presence in the south east of England, FT Adviser has reported.
International Capital Management introduces Profidata’s e-AMIS
International Capital Management (ICM), based in Liechtenstein, will implement the e-AMIS asset management and information system for their wealth management business.
Brewin Dolphins head of research departs
Brewin Dolphins head of research, Matthew Butcher, has left the firm after a spell of nine years to take some time out of the industry.
Schroders launches new insurance linked securities fund
Schroders has launched SIF- Core Insurance Linked Securities, which has the flexibility to invest in both catastrophe bonds and other insurance-linked securities (ILS) instruments.
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Fidelity expands FAST range with new global fund
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has expanded its Fidelity Active STrategy (FAST) range with the launch of a long/short equity FAST Global fund.
BlackRock completes acquisition of MGPA
BlackRock has completed the acquisition of MGPA, an independently-managed private equity real estate investment advisory company in Asia-Pacific and Europe, creating a combined US$23.5 billion global real estate investment platform serving a diverse client base of about 700 investors.
FCA bans Catalyst Investment’s CEO for misleading customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of UK has published decision notices against Timothy Roberts, the chief executive, and Andrew Wilkins, a former director of Catalyst Investment Group (Catalyst).
US venture capital firms raised US$4.1 billion during Q3 2013: Report
US venture capital firms raised US$4.1 billion from 56 funds during the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 28% compared to the level of dollar commitments raised during Q2 2013, and a 14% increase by number of funds, according to Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
Merriman launches Wealth Advisors Group in Boston
Merriman Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, has launched Merriman Wealth Advisors Group in Boston, which will be led by Mike Capobianco.