F&C

F&C has hit out at the continued uncertainty surrounding Friends Provident's 52% ownership in the firm, saying the speculation has hindered the fund manager's ability to gather new assets.

F&C is leading a number of worldwide asset managers in the fight to address the "poor governance practices" of many Japanese companies.

F&C has named John Yule as its new UK retail head, following Nick Criticos' move to F&C REIT.

F&C plans to merge its UK and Ireland property operations with asset manager REIT, under the new entity F&C REIT.

F&C's range of four risk-rated ‘Lifestyle' multi-manager funds have been added to the Zurich platform.

Friends Provident will retain its full ownership of Pantheon Financial after failing to receive a "suitable" offer for the advisory business.

F&C funds of funds chief Dean Cheeseman has moved a £10m stake in his MM Distribution fund out of the Schroder Global Dividend Maximiser following "disappointing" recent performance.

Friends Provident does not expect to offload its controlling share in F&C any time soon, as it continues to engage in discussions with a "limited range of buyers".

Over half of the public are willing to put money in ethical investments even though they assume the returns will be less than mainstream offerings, new research suggests.

F&C has reaffirmed its commitment to equities but is hesitant on taking an overweight position in UK stocks.