Global

MIDDLE EAST - Property fund managers LaSalle Investment Management has appointed Nick Brooks as national director for the Middle East.

GLOBAL - Private equity research firm Almeida Capital has launched its US fund calendar, highlighting up to 250 investment opportunities in the region, said the firm.

GLOBAL - Newton Fund Managers has strengthened its European fund management desk with the appointment of Aaron Barnfather.

GLOBAL - Axa Investment Managers has received compliance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and the Association for Investment Management and Research - Performance Presentation Standards (AIMR-PPS).

GLOBAL - Credit Suisse Group (CSG) is expected to report a loss of around CHF 300m when the Swiss financial giant announces its Q3 results next month.

GLOBAL - JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management (JPMFAM) is to unveil its Global Cash Portal (GCP) - an internet-based platform that enables the firm's global institutional treasury clients to access their cash management products.

GLOBAL - High priority must be placed on the development of Asia's institutional investor base in its overall financial sector strategy and operational support for the region, according to the OECD's latest Financial Market Trends publication (No. 80)....

GLOBAL - Merrill Lynch has announced several top management changes in conjunction with its expanded private equity business.

GLOBAL - Niche styles of investment, such as the multi-manager approach, are becoming more mainstream, attracting significant assets, according to US consultants Cerulli Associates.

GLOBAL - WestAM has started shopping early for a hedge fund of funds to keep pace with current trends in institutional investment, according to the firm.