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Morgan Stanley’s Vishal Gupta and Carmignac’s Mark Denham named City’s top stock pickers in new research September 15, 2022 Morgan Stanley veteran Vishal Gupta is the City’s best portfolio manager when it comes to picking stocks, according to research released today. The Square Mile boss who works for Morgan Stanley Investment Management was recognised as the top brass in a study released by Essentia Analytics. Mark Denham of Carmignac came in second, while Jonathan [...]
Citigroup opens Malaga hub to offer junior bankers better work-life balance September 14, 2022 Citigroup has opened a new hub for junior investment bankers in the Spanish seaside city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol. The US bank selected 27 of more than 3,000 applicants to work at its new Spanish hub, as part of a two-year programme promising work-free weekends and eight hours days. In locating its [...]
Tullow Oil chiefs double down on plans for £1.5bn Capricorn merger September 14, 2022 BOSSES at Tullow Oil yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to a £1.5bn merger with Capricorn – though shareholders in the latter continue to sound the alarm on the possible deal. Tullow announced the deal in June, with CEO Rahul Dhir yesterday saying that the merger has “the potential for material value creation” alongside half year profits [...]
Renewable energy: the way forward for Europe? September 13, 2022 | City Talk In European energy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has defined the market so far in 2022. Gas prices have soared, exacerbating inflation. How organizations, consumers, and governments respond could mark the beginning of an evolution in European energy. Is renewables the way forward for Europe? Renewed interest?Policymakers know they must move swiftly on renewables, but dealmakers [...]
Mattioli Woods profits jump after flurry of deals September 13, 2022 London-listed wealth manager Mattioli Woods posted an 88 per cent jump in profits today after a spate of acquisitions bolstered its bottom line in the 12 months to May.
Abrdn looks to bolster balance sheet with £262m Indian insurer sale September 13, 2022 Asset manager Abrdn has shed a chunk of its stake in Indian insurer HDFC today as it looks to bolster its balance sheet after swinging to a loss in the first half of the year.
Woodford fund managers set to challenge £306m bill September 13, 2022 The manager of Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund said it is prepared to challenge a regulatory ruling in the courts today as it looks to sidestep a potential £306m bill over its role in the scandal.
Woodford fund administrator could face £306m bill, FCA says September 12, 2022 The administrator of Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund could be forced to dish out compensation payments of up to £306m, the Financial Conduct Authority said today.
Streamline rules to boost barren IPO market, says Numis exec September 12, 2022 Watchdogs must roll out “simpler and more flexible” regulation in order to reinvigorate London’s barren initial public offering market, the investment banking chief of broker Numis said today.