More than half (56%) of investors with holdings in crypto-currencies intend to buy more over the next 12 months, according to research data published this week.

More than half (56%) of investors with holdings in crypto-currencies intend to buy more over the next 12 months, according to research data published this week.
French financial services group Natixis has bought stakes in three independent M&A advisory boutiques in China, France and the UK for an undisclosed sum.
Macquarie Investment Management is to acquire Luxembourg-based ValueInvest Asset Management for an undisclosed sum.
Confidence among the world’s largest companies has reached a five-year high, according to research from investment management firm Fidelity International.
State Street Global Advisors has promoted Lochiel Crafter to head its Global Institutional Group, in which role he will be responsible for distribution around the world.
The UK’s financial services industry is set to have a “challenging” 2018 according to a forecast published today by the EY Item Club which says that, while a current inflation squeeze will ease consumer spending is likely to be restrained and consumer credit growth will slow.
Inflows into globally-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and products (ETPs) fell to $12.4 billion (€10 billion) in February, their lowest level since May 2016.
European Commission legislative proposals that would force asset managers to consider sustainability factors when making investment decisions have encountered a mixed reception from three financial trade bodies.
Investment house AllianceBernstein has appointed Lee Matthews to the newly-created role of UK sales director.
Principal Global Investors has appointed Frank Richter to lead the firm’s German and Austrian operations.