With the recent French elections effectively resulting in a stalemate, what impact will this have on financial markets?
Category: Global
M&G fixed income head Jim Leaviss announces departure
Jim Leaviss is stepping down after a 27-year career with M&G Investments to pursue a masters in the history of art.
Schroders Capital launches AI analyst for private equity
Schroders Capital has today unveiled its Generative AI Investment Analyst (GAiiA) platform.
Will a rate cut reignite Europe’s markets?
The benefits from a rate cut may be marginal given the region’s increasingly fragile political situation.
CEO Stephen Bird to leave Abrdn
Stephen Bird is replaced by current chief financial officer Jason Windsor on an interim basis while the board looks for a permanent successor.
Julius Baer strengthens Asia Switzerland team
Julius Baer has hired Serena Wong as senior relationship manager, reporting to Christian Cappelli, head of Asia Switzerland.
Manulife IM launches private credit strategy in Singapore
It is a diversified private credit fund-of-fund product that seeks income and some capital appreciation.
MFS Investment appoints CIO
Alison O’Neill is due to take up reins in January next year from Ted Maloney, who has been appointed as the firm’s new CEO.
JPMAM: EMs are too big to ignore
In a falling interest rate environment, investors neglect ignore the attractions of emerging markets at their peril, according to JPMAM strategists.
Nuveen backs high yield bonds
The CIO prefers higher quality sectors and enterprise revenue business models among high yield bonds and senior loans.
