Patrick Brusnahan

UK investors favoured equity funds in April after a record ten-month spell of selling, adding a net £1.1bn to equity funds.

Crispin Odey, founder of Odey Asset Management (OAM), has settled personal injury claims brought against him over sexual assault allegations.

Downing Liquid Alternatives has expanded its suite with the addition of Jon Gumpel’s multi-asset fund, now named MGTS Downing Diversified Opportunities.

UK CPI rose by 2.8% in the 12 months to April 2026, down from the 3.3% in the 12 months up to March 2026.

Following Janus Henderson’s acquisition of Victory Park Capital (VPC) in 2024, the asset manager has made two of the latter’s private credit strategies available to investors across EMEA.

Over half (55%) of asset managers have integrated AI into at least one of their investment processes and 27% have integrated the technology as a pilot or proof of concept.

Hamilton Lane has launched a tokenised share class to access its Global Private Assets fund (GPA).

Asset management group Rathbones has merged its sustainability research, stewardship and ESG arms and launched the Responsible Investment Centre of Excellence.

European Opportunities trust (EOT) has chosen JP Morgan European Growth & Income (JEGI) as its investment trust rollover option following its wind-down.

Centre brings together asset management group's sustainability research and ESG capabilities in new 16-strong team