‘He was a consonant force’: The five best psstk social media posts about Abrdn chief’s exit May 24, 2024 The City has given outgoing Abrdn chief Stephen Bird a vowel-stripped send off today after the fund chief announced he would be stepping down after four years at the top.
Abrdn launches succession plan as chief executive Stephen Bird steps down May 24, 2024 Asset manager Abrdn is on the hunt for a new leader after it announced today that Stephen Bird will be stepping down as chief executive.
Meet the fund manager: Picking the best bonds in the world May 20, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A.
Threadneedle accuses KKR of ‘ram raiding’ UK equities in fallout from IQGeo bid May 19, 2024 Threadneedle has accused KKR of "ram raiding" the London stock market, in the wake of the US private equity firm's takeover of IQGeo.
More than half of Invesco funds performance flagged as an ‘area of concern’ May 15, 2024 Asset managers are required to publish an Assessment of Value report annually by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Evelyn Partners continues streak of inflows in rare asset management success story May 14, 2024 Evelyn Partners recorded a rare success story in the asset management industry, bringing in £300m in new money over the first quarter of 2024. The wealth management and accountancy firm recorded assets under management of £61.8bn by 31 March, up from £59.1bn at the start of the year thanks largely to strong performance. Market movement [...]
Meet the fund manager: Finding the best ideas in the world May 13, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Gerrit Smit, manager of the Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity fund. How does your fund stand out from others in the same market? Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity Fund is a [...]
Asset management industry ‘under pressure’ as costs rocket May 7, 2024 The global asset management industry is coming “under pressure” globally this year as costs rocket at nearly twenty times the rate of revenues, Boston Consulting Group has warned.
Hargreaves Lansdown: Revenue boosted by UK investors going overseas April 30, 2024 Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown reported net new business inflows of £1.6bn in the quarter, flat quarter-on-quarter.
St. James’s Place shrugs off uncertainty as wealth manager continues to pick up assets April 30, 2024 Thanks to inflows and a positive market performance during the first three months of the year the company ended the first quarter with closing funds under management of £179bn.