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Payden & Rygel bolsters Benelux and Nordics teams

Global investment firm Payden & Rygel has added to its Benelux and Nordic teams as part of an increased focus on Northern Europe. The privately-owned...

Taskforce calls on EU, UK and Switzerland to align on T+1

A European task force has called on the EU, UK and Switzerland to coordinate their implementation of a shortened settlement cycle. The call comes in...

EU regulators to launch test in preparation for DORA

Financial institutions within the EU, including asset managers, have been asked to take part in a training exercise ahead of the implementation of the...

FCA issues warning notice to Woodford and LFS

The UK’s financial regulator has accused fund manager Neil Woodford of a “defective and unreasonably narrow” understanding of his responsibility to manage liquidity while...

Abrdn fund launch targets EM equities

UK-based fund manager abrdn has launched an income equity fund which aims to tap into the investor interest in emerging markets. The Emerging Markets Income...

Calastone appoints head of Brazil business

Nelson Eduardo Pinto Pereira has been named as head of Brazil for funds processing network Calastone. He will be responsible for driving growth for the...

Invesco debuts fixed income ETF

Invesco has launched a global corporate bond ETF designed to give exposure to investment-grade issuers with an ESG focus. The passively managed Invesco Global Corporate...

Neuberger Berman launches private equity funds

US-based asset manager Neuberger Berman has bolstered its private equity offering with a fund launch and a rebranding. The NB Direct Private Equity Fund 2024...

Linedata acquires French gen AI startup

Asset management tech provider Linedata has purchased DreamQuark, a France-based provider of generative AI services. The startup’s software-as-a-service AI systems will be incorporated into Linedata’s...

Aon and Irish Life IM launch €500m climate transition fund

An equity fund focused on climate transition has been launched in Ireland by two pension providers. Broker and professional services firm has partnered with life...

BNP launches thematic fund partnership

Two subsidiaries of BNP Paribas have partnered for the development of a range of thematic funds. BNP Paribas THEAM Quant and BNP Paribas Exane Research...

AMF revamps Financial Skills Certification Board

France’s financial regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has announced some personnel changes to its financial skills certification board (HCCP). The board was established in...

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