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[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨

Former @JupiterAM_UK emerging market debt trio to join @PictetAM

Outperforming portfolio managers who stepped down at the end of 2024 will assume new posts with the Geneva-based group.

➡️https://t.co/MBagjE5ecK
✏️Chris Sloley

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🤝DONE DEAL🤝

@GENERALI and @natixis agree deal to create €1.9tn manager

The joint venture combines the asset management operations of both companies to create the second biggest asset management group in Europe.

➡️https://t.co/j6dk4wxD0B
✏️@oliviavenetia

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

💤How to stop a fund selector falling asleep when you pitch | From keeping an eye on the clock to being pragmatic, fund buyers share how to stay engaged on any topic.

➡️https://t.co/RwSvRefzrz
✏️Chris Sloley

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🤝Coalition impossible?

The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative has suspended operations following high-profile departures, but can coalitions continue to play an important role?

➡️https://t.co/bdIJhdj1Sd
✏️Chris Sloley

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

💪.@DWS_Group CEO throws weight behind battling ‘anti-woke’ agenda

Taking a break from weightlifting, Stefan Hoops outlined three issues that need to be safeguarded from ongoing culture wars.

➡️https://t.co/JhjElj48cy
✏️Chris Sloley

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🚀 Live Webinar Alert! Join us on 8th January at 11:30am GMT/12:30pm CET for insights into Saudi Arabia's booming bond market. Experts from SSGA & PIF share strategies & opportunities you won't want to miss!
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/oBwruHbBn0

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

📅 Join our live webinar on 8th January at 11:30am GMT/12:30pm CET to explore the growth opportunities in Saudi bonds! Hear from experts at SSGA & PIF on bonds, ETFs, & Saudi's Vision 2030. Don’t miss out!
🔗 Register: https://t.co/IoHuM7PgGi
#SaudiDebt #Investing #Webinar

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

❓What @GAMinsights's Arcus fund deal means for its alts ambitions

The Swiss group has made alternatives a prime pillar of its revitalised strategy and this latest tie-up reinforces the point.

➡️https://t.co/bXbTvLJjFi
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🤝APPOINTMENT🤝

Former @Schroders bond boss joins @neubergerberman as senior PM. Seasoned investor who stepped down last year has assumed a new post at the US asset manager. More below.

➡️https://t.co/ymrNnxsh1y
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🔻Why @PIMCO's $88bn Income fund’s credit bets are at near-historic lows

🗣️Daniel Ivascyn outlines why the investment giant is pulling back on corporates but how that doesn’t signal growing default fears.

➡️https://t.co/6TUNckbu19
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

👋.@GAMinsights' European equity team jumps ship to @JupiterAM_UK

More high-profile hires for the UK-based asset manager, which recruited the Swiss group’s UK equity income team at the start of the year.

➡️https://t.co/nkiyYdUp1H
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🤝MANDATE🤝

@NordeaAM lands €1.25bn sustainable equity mandate from German giant, VBL.

Nordic asset manager to oversee Europe-focused strategy on behalf of public services pension group.

➡️https://t.co/0OCSCQ4oRp
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🤝APPOINTMENT🤝

Anti-ESG boutique founder handed efficiency post in Donald Trump's new regime.

@VivekGRamaswamy, once of @StriveFunds, will work with @elonmusk in roles designed to cut costs and bureaucracy. More below.

➡️https://t.co/gBFVFrRK0G
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

👋Revealed: @NewtonIM bonds veteran exits after two decades. Emerging market debt specialist Carl Shepherd calls it a day after more than 20 years.

➡️https://t.co/30FypMZdeW
✏️@NourAzhar

[Citywire South Africa @CitywireSA]

Watch: @cwselector asked executives at four top European #familyoffices what they thought #assetmanagers could do better or differently for them.

#WealthManagers, do you agree?

#assetmanagement #familyoffice #HNWIs #FinancialAdvisers https://t.co/FqoleC8m3d

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🌳.@Amundi_FR launches evergreen fund of funds for retail investors. The Eltif is targeting 8-10% net annual returns to investors.

➡️https://t.co/v85Qkm1JMr
✏️@SelinBucak2

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

❌ .@GoldmanSachs AM liquidates veteran’s EMD fund in post-merger clean up. Investment giant calls time on long-running strategy following steady decline in assets.

➡️https://t.co/s68uCv1oTE
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🗣️‘Which sector’s not competitive?’

Inside @Robeco's swoop for EMD talent. The Dutch fund house hopes a high-profile grab of three developing world debt experts from rivals @candriam can help broaden and complement its work.

➡️https://t.co/vn3JwhLxdY
✏️@SloleyChris

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🇺🇸'We should be grateful to Trump' for stoking NATO contributions

Threat not to protect 'delinquent' members has prompted action, says former German Ambassador to the US, @ischinger.

➡️https://t.co/fbPSw7ngII
✏️Will Robins

[Citywire Selector @cwselector]

🏃‍♂️ Last night, we hit the streets of Berlin for an incredible #CitywireBerlin run! Passing iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, our team powered through together.

A huge thank you to @JupiterAM_UK Asset Management for sponsoring this unforgettable experience!