BREAKING: Neil Woodford has officially launched his W4.0 'active strategy' portfolio platform - which will charge investors up to £70 a month for access to his views and a range of four portfolios
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https://t.co/GTzoBBiI6A
The ability of investment trust non-executive directors (NEDs) to effectively understand and challenge valuations of private companies has been called into question as regulatory scrutiny intensifies, writes @Chris_Angeloni
https://t.co/pFb1Z5VfRE
Scoop: @odeywealth has filed for liquidation, with Adam Stephens and Kevin Ley of @evelynpartners appointed as joint liquidators.
The firm expects to repay all its debts plus interest in the next 12 months.
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https://t.co/d36qMfeuFU
Scoop from me and @EveMadJ: @abrdn_plc has dropped the 'sustainable' term from the names of its MyFolio Sustainable and Sustainable index ranges, in light of the upcoming #SDR rules
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https://t.co/ktZHJfEbdW
Update: @TheFCA will publish its policy statement regarding the implementation of #SDR for portfolio managers in Q2 2025, not the timeline as referred to in its annual meeting press conference
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https://t.co/5kjKahiuRW
New: @TheFCA has completed all investigations into Neil Woodford and Woodford IM, but it could take at least another 12 to 18 months, or even longer, for the saga to fully come to an end, now more than five years since its unravelling.
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https://t.co/NzyI6nuQ8D
Exclusive: @Schroders has received approval from @TheFCA to launch the UK’s first wealth LTAF, targeting wealth managers with advisory and discretionary retail clients.
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https://t.co/pjq0qHT7lP
Breaking: The UK government and FCA have lifted requirements for #InvestmentTrusts to comply with cost disclosure rules, as they work on reforming the EU-inherited PRIIPs regime.
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https://t.co/sWX0QVc9xh
Scoop: Hawksmoor Investment Management has suspended access to its Sustainable World services for new MPS and discretionary clients as it awaits clarity from the FCA on whether #SDR will apply to portfolio managers as well.
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https://t.co/32giSGGsDl
Exclusive: Fidelity International has received approval from the FCA to launch its first LTAF, which will provide exposure to private markets, alongside public assets "for liquidity purposes"
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https://t.co/6NdFaavQo1
From today, asset managers can begin using the four #SDR labels for their sustainable funds on a voluntary basis. But what does it actually take to apply for a label and what are its implications?
My latest in-depth analysis for @InvestmentWeek
https://t.co/WY9i6Bla5S
NEW: Carne Group and Arcmont Asset Management have received regulatory approval from the FCA to launch a private credit LTAF
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https://t.co/tRdlFU92C3
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak confirms 4 July General Election, following strong economic growth and inflation coming "back to normal"
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https://t.co/w8AzNvTFJl
NEW: Treasury rejects 'Sexism in the City' recommendation to ban NDAs, as they have a 'legitimate place' in financial services
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https://t.co/hmJKshwCol
In my latest data analysis for @InvestmentWeek, I look at the role of share buybacks in narrowing an investment trust's discount, after reaching a record high in 2023, and how they fare against tender offers
https://t.co/GTKxkS7uKd
Interesting argument put forward by JP Morgan Chase's Jamie Dimon in his annual shareholder letter about the role and influence of proxy advisers in shareholder voting
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https://t.co/SrgLkJmZRp
Beyond excited to have been promoted to Special Projects Editor at @InvestmentWeek !
I will focus on investigations, long-form and multimedia content.
For tips, chats (on- and off-the-record) email me at cristian.angeloni[at]incisivemedia[dot]com, plus my DMs are always open!
Investment Week is delighted to announce Cristian Angeloni (@Chris_Angeloni) as our Special Projects Editor.
Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the role!
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