Regions

UK/EUROPE - A leading asset manager has warned that a harmonisation of corporate governance practices across Europe could lead to a lowering of standards in the UK.

EUROPE - Swiss firm Pictet has introduced a new European socially responsible investment (SRI) fund.

GLOBAL - Tiger economies are offering strong investment potential as Asia emerges from economic crisis.

UK/EUROPE - Investment Manager Selection (IMS) has appointed David Furlong as its sales and client servicing director.

GLOBAL - Russell/Mellon CAPS has launched an new version of its RPA performance and attribution software which allows fund managers to produce reports on a daily basis.

GLOBAL - Equities from the resource sector are set to lure more investors during the coming months.

EUROPE - Some of Europe's big name banks could risk their profits and reputation if they fail to address the environmental impact of some of their lending policies.

UK/EUROPE - Friends Ivory & Sime (FIS) has launched a corporate governance and socially responsible investment unit for European markets.

GLOBAL - An extended war in Iraq would drive up oil prices which would trigger inflation and send markets reeling, UK fund managers warn.

THE NETHERLANDS/UK - Dutch financial services giant Aegon, which owns Aegon Asset Management and Scottish Equitable, is launching a E3.85bn (£2.42bn) share issue.