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ACM platform offers sec lenders opportunities 17 February 2012

The new Agency Cash Management platform jointly launched by Newedge and MTS, will benefit lenders of securities as well as providing a solution to challenges faced by the buy- and sell-side of cash investment
UK bodies slam EU pensions reform 14 February 2012

Trade associations including the National Association of Pension Funds have expressed concerns about EU plans for new pension rules modelled on Solvency II
Strategic indices boost performance 06 February 2012

MSCI says there is growing evidence that strategic indices add more value than active manager selection over the long term. Stephanie Baxter reports
BRICs “powerhouses” of emerging markets 03 February 2012

The BRIC markets will have a big impact across the globe over the next decade, according to Legal & General Investment Management's Brian Coulton

Citi wins Credit Suisse alternatives mandate 16 February 2012

Citi will provide a range of administration services for $28bn of US-based alternative investment assets for Credit Suisse Asset Management
Hedge funds have best month since 2010 15 February 2012

Eurekahedge has reported the strongest monthly return for its hedge fund index since December 2010
Northern Trust grows alternatives group 15 February 2012

Northern Trust is building its capabilities in hedge fund and private equity management for institutional and individual clients
Hedge funds had positive January 06 February 2012

Hedge funds fared better than expected in the first month of the year

Northern Trust grows alternatives group 15 February 2012

Northern Trust is building its capabilities in hedge fund and private equity management for institutional and individual clients
GSAM buys Old Mutual asset management arm 08 February 2012

The deal increases GSAM’s focus on defined contribution business
Quadriserv makes Cestaro, Turner co-CEOs 08 February 2012

Thomas Perna, who was previously covering the roles, will continue as chairman
Pioneer appoints Nordic institutional head 07 February 2012

New hire to lead sales in Netherlands and the Nordics from Amsterdam

BNY Mellon opens Cayman wealth office 30 January 2012

The move is the latest step BNY Mellon’s international wealth management group has taken to expand its reach
Nikko AM makes key hire 26 January 2012

Nikko Asset Management has appointed former Coutts’ wealth manager
Signia Wealth hires new managing director 16 January 2012

Signia Wealth has appointed ex-UBS wealth manager to head up its new UK office in the West Midlands

Esma releases OTC derivatives paper 21 February 2012

The European Securities and Markets Authority is holding a public hearing in March to discuss the paper
Vietnam calls for changes in sec lending rules 20 February 2012

The State Securities Commission has urged the central bank to amend its securities lending policies to ease pressure on the stock market
ACM platform offers sec lenders opportunities 17 February 2012

The new Agency Cash Management platform jointly launched by Newedge and MTS, will benefit lenders of securities as well as providing a solution to challenges faced by the buy- and sell-side of cash investment
EU Commission veteran joins Iosco 17 February 2012

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions has taken on a new secretary general

State Street appoints EM equities CIO 14 December 2011

State Street has hired a chief investment officer for its active emerging markets equities and a head of its alternative investment team in Guernsey
CEO profile: Willie Watt, Martin Currie 25 November 2011

Willie Watt has been in the hot seat at Martin Currie for a decade – and despite wildly changing fortunes in the global economy over that period he still has strong belief in active management.

MSCI launches ESG sovereign ratings 31 January 2012

New tool assesses a country’s exposure to ESG risk factors
25 years, 25 CEOs: Dominique Carrel-Billiard, CEO, AXA Investment Managers 18 January 2012

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Global Investor/ISF interviewed 25 CEOs. Market fundamentals may have changed but in Dominique Carrel-Billiard’s view the continued consumer need for the asset management industry’s services will ensure its success
25 years, 25 CEOs: Pierre Servant, CEO, Natixis Global Asset Management 17 January 2012

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Global Investor/ISF interviewed 25 CEOs. Innovation is core to success in the classic long-only asset management sector, otherwise firms will fall victim to churn, says the Natixis Global Asset Management chief
25 years, 25 CEOs: Yves Perrier, CEO, Amundi 16 January 2012

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Global Investor/ISF interviewed 25 CEOs. Market and regulatory drivers will converge to create an asset management industry in two halves – large-scale providers versus niche firms – according to Yves Perrier

Solvency II to push insurers to alternatives 14 February 2012

Insurers say they will allocate more to alternative assets under Solvency II
GSAM buys Old Mutual asset management arm 08 February 2012

The deal increases GSAM’s focus on defined contribution business
EU targets pension scheme risk 04 January 2012

The European Commission could apply draconian funding standards to defined benefit pension schemes, modelled on Solvency II. It could lead to mass scheme closures and impact equity markets, writes Stephanie Baxter
Asset managers to feel pain of Solvency II 20 December 2011

The fast-approaching data reporting rules of Solvency II will hit firms that manage assets of insurance firms, according to Simcorp and Investit