Newton IM deputy multi-asset CIO Paul Brain retires after four-decade career
Paul Brain, deputy multi-asset chief investment officer at Newton Investment Management, is retiring after four decades in the industry and 20 years at the firm.
Barclays clamours for tax reliefs to revive UK equity market competitiveness
Barclays has urged the government and the Financial Conduct Authority to re-examine the current tax incentives for investors who back UK-listed companies in an attempt at “boosting the overall competitiveness of the UK capital markets”.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT launches £5m share subscription offer
Seneca Growth Capital VCT has launched an offer for subscription to raise up to £5m with an over-allotment facility of up to £5m before issue costs.
Janus Henderson Investors taps into blockchain to manage tokenised fund alongside Anemoy and Centrifuge
Janus Henderson will partner with Anemoy and Centrifuge to manage Anemoy’s Liquid Treasury Fund.
Global X ETFs Europe launches AI and defence technology ETFs
Global X ETFs Europe has bolstered its thematic suite with a dual ETF launch targeting AI and defence technology.
PRS REIT shareholders withdraw requisition notice following agreement on board changes
A group of shareholders in PRS REIT (PRSR) have withdrawn their requisition notice to call a general meeting, as they reached an agreement with the trust to reshuffle the board of directors.
Square Mile appoints independent sustainability board in boost to research capacity
Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research has created a three-strong external independent sustainability board to oversee and advise the firm on all issues relating to to sustainability.
Deep Dive: Too many investors are ill timing their liquid alternatives investments
Liquid alternatives have traditionally been used as a portfolio diversifier, but investors have frequently ill-timed their allocation to the asset class, experts warned.
Hawksmoor hires head of investment management and reshuffles board
Hawksmoor Investment Management has hired Dan Ellis as head of the firm’s investment management division.
Witan shareholders given discounted cash offer if Alliance Trust merger passes
The full details of the proposed merger between Alliance Trust and Witan have been outlined, which include a discounted cash option for Witan shareholders if the deal goes ahead.