02/06/2013
Schwab offers commission-free ETFs
Discount broker Charles Schwab launched ETF OneSource today, a platform that allows investors to trade 105 exchange-traded funds commission-free.
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02/05/2013
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index Closed Up 1.61 % in January
December 2012, January and year-to-date 2013 performances are listed below.
02/05/2013
RBC Global Asset Management announces January Funds sales results
Sales results information is based on preliminary data from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.
02/05/2013
Euroclear Bank’s service for Russian OFZs to start on 7 February
The service will begin with OTC-traded OFZ transactions, followed by stock exchange-traded transactions in March 2013.
02/04/2013
Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index Up 1.10% in January
Performance for the LAB indices is shown below.
02/04/2013
Canadian firm buys SEB property assets
Germany continues to present a very attractive investment environment
02/03/2013
Swiss Property in UBS Risk Zone May Provoke Bank Rules
Housing prices in Switzerland have soared
02/03/2013
39% Increase in Value of Client Investments into Funds in 2012 - RESEARCH
Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund most popular choice among Barclays Stockbrokers clients in 2012
01/31/2013
Guggenheim Hedge Fund Arm Seeks New Managers
Looking for managers who can earn "high single-digit returns" with net exposure of between 15% and 20%.
01/31/2013
22seven acquired by Old Mutual
22seven was officially launched in January 2012, and caused a stir in the local banking sector
01/30/2013
2013 Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Hit Sales Record in Return
This year’s 2013 American Silver Eagle bullion coins launched on Jan. 7, 2013 and scored an opening-day sales record of 3.937 million.
01/30/2013
Credit Suisse launches first covered call gold ETN in the US
"This is the first time a covered call strategy around gold has been done as an ETN in the US and there are currently no ETFs that offer this type of exposure."
01/30/2013
Lyxor launches new institutional managed account share class
S-share will deliver more fee-negotiating power in hedge fund managed accounts.
01/30/2013
F&C Asset Management sees further outflows after loss of client
The news came as F&C announced that assets under management slipped.
01/30/2013
Seeds Finance Rebranded as Morningstar Investment Consulting France
The Morningstar brand is well recognised in the investment community
01/30/2013
L&G closes in on Cofunds acquisition
Legal & General is set to acquire Cofunds following months of negotiation between the businesses
01/30/2013
AIMA announces AIFMD implementation tools
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), has launched an online self-diagnostic tool and detailed guide to implementation for firms needing to comply with the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
01/30/2013
Investment firm takes 8pc stake in Manchester United
Manchester United is one of the most renowned sports teams in the world and claims 659m followers.
01/29/2013
RBC Global Asset Management receives 10 awards for 2012 fund performance
"These awards reflect the diligence and dedication of our investment professionals, who focus on delivering exceptional value to our clients year in and year out. I would like to congratulate the teams, and thank our clients for their confidence and
01/29/2013
Luxembourg fund industry releases record figures for 2012
We are pleased with this return of confidence in investment funds.”