The TRADEcast – The road ahead
In the first TRADEcast of the year, we take a look at some of the highlights of 2016 and what we can look forward to this year.
Buy-Side
Less than half of US buy-side expect direct impact from MiFID II
ITG warns MiFID II will have a significant impact beyond the shores of Europe.
Liontrust and Alliance Trust Investments agree £30m merger
Acquisition will see Liontrust’s assets under management reach £8 billion.
Amundi Pioneer merger to create €1.3 trillion asset giant
Amundi confirms it will purchase UniCredit’s Pioneer Investments for €3.5 billion.
Industry leaders gather at LSE to mentor women in finance
Treasury-backed event aims to boost number of women in top finance roles.
Columbia Threadneedle appoints CEO of EMEA
Former chief risk officer at M&G Investments joins Columbia Threadneedle to head up Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Pioneer thought to have suspended head of European fixed income
Traders thought to have been planning to set up their own asset manager.
Goldman's ex-European hedge fund FICC head joins marco fund
Joseph Mauro joined the fund manager as head of markets, and will be part of a new macro fund launch in 2017.
Aberdeen’s revenue declines ‘cushioned’ by increase in assets
Aberdeen reports 10% rise in annual assets under management in 2016.
FCA slams buy-side for enjoying high profits as investors foot the bill
UK regulator’s market study reveals limited price competition in actively managed funds and proposes reforms to protect investors.