Regions

GLOBAL - Partners Group, the independent alternative asset manager, has held of an initial closing of its Premier fund, with commitments of E137m.

THE NETHERLANDS - Dutch institutional fund managers are losing stakes in the country's E456bn pension fund assets to foreign players, according to a survey by investment consultancy, Bureau Bosch.

GLOBAL - Index provider FTSE Group has unveiled its new global style index series.

GLOBAL - Fund managers are being urged to be more open about their socially responsible investments amid claims that a lack of transparency is hindering growth.

EUROPE - Morley Fund Management has beefed up its European institutional business with two new appointments.

EUROPE - Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and leading hedge fund industry players have published a new best practice guide for European managers

GLOBAL - London-head-quartered Platinum Capital Management has launched a new hedge fund.

EUROPE - AXA Rosenberg Investment Management (AXA Rosenberg) has appointed a new chief executive, Europe, following the departure of Richards Worts in July.

GLOBAL - Investor appetite for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to grow, according to the latest data from Morgan Stanley.

THE NETHERLANDS - Stefan Bichsel has been appointed as the new head of Robeco's asset management activities.