Investment

The board of Majedie Investments has invested £4.5m into the launch of new subsidiary asset management business, Javelin Capital.

F&C Asset Management has completed the acquisition of Thames River Capital and strengthened its executive committee in the process.

Absolute return strategies are finding favour with trust-based defined contribution schemes, industry experts say.

GLOBAL - Pension funds in North America and Europe have different definitions of volatility and generally different approaches to dealing with those swings, a new report by Pyramis Global Advisors reveals.

The industry urgently needs a decision on pension tax relief restrictions, the Association of Consulting Actuaries warns.

Long the Western bond markets…for the time being

The Pensions Regulator's draft trustee guidance on covenant assessment is a "missed opportunity", Sackers says.

UK - A group of disgruntled pension funds is threatening litigation against investment giant Henderson after one of its funds lost more than 60% of its value during the credit crunch.

AllianceBernstein has hired Tim Banks to expand its defined contribution capabilities in the UK.

A group of disgruntled pension funds is threatening litigation against investment giant Henderson after one of its funds lost more than 60% of its value during the credit crunch.