David Ricketts

London

Asset Management Correspondent at Financial News

Asset management correspondent @financialnews @dowjones | Author: When the Fund Stops, detailing the rise & fall of Neil Woodford | School governor

Articles

Deepfake scams put City firms on high alert

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

‘It sounds like me even though it’s not me’: Deepfake scams put City firms on high alertSeveral well-known City figures have had their images and voices hijacked in AI generated videos produced by online fraudstersMonday 26 May 2025 at 23:01Michael Hewson is used to being recognised. During a 15-year career with brokerage CMC Markets, he forged a reputation as one of the City’s most respected analysts and made regular appearances on TV and radio sharing his hot take on markets.
L&G eyes 70 job cuts across asset management business

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

L&G eyes 70 job cuts across asset management businessThe UK asset manager, which has made a big push into private markets, is looking to cull tens of rolesFriday 23 May 2025 at 13:51Legal & General is looking to cut around 70 jobs in its asset management arm. The FTSE 100-listed insurance and investment group has launched a consultation with staff on axing the roles.
Why the UK is next on BNP Paribas’ ETF hit list, and more change at Newton IM

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

Why the UK is next on BNP Paribas’ ETF hit list, and more change at Newton IMCatch up on all this week’s asset management newsThursday 22 May 2025 at 11:47
BNP Paribas eyes ETF push in UK wealth market

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

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BNY shakes up Newton investment teams as EM head exits

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

BNY shakes up Newton investment teams as EM head exitsThe changes, which will see the fund group focus on four key investment areas, are the latest under BNY Investments and Wealth boss Jose MinayaWednesday 21 May 2025 at 14:00Newton Investment Management has overhauled some of its main investment teams, leading to the departure of several portfolio managers at the BNY-owned subsidiary.
Ashmore opens Qatar office in Middle East push

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

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Global turmoil is pushing investors towards Europe

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

JPMorgan funds boss: Global turmoil is pushing investors towards EuropePatrick Thomson, who leads JPMorgan’s Emea asset management business, says policy stability is drawing flowsTuesday 20 May 2025 at 09:47The chief executive of JPMorgan’s asset management business in Europe says international clients are expressing “much more interest” in the region, echoing other fund bosses that have cited heightened interest amid economic uncertainty.
L&G acquires real estate group Proprium to fuel private markets push

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

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Investment Association picks Folgate Building for new headquarters

3 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

Investment Association picks Folgate Building for new headquartersFund management trade body will move to its new office in SeptemberFriday 16 May 2025 at 10:45The Investment Association, the trade body representing the UK’s asset management sector, has completed its search for a new London office. The IA, which represents more than 240 members with around £9tn in assets, will move to the Folgate Building — a new office development close to Liverpool Street Station in London.
UK’s £1.4m investment summit bill, and why fund groups aren’t budging on WFH

3 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | David Ricketts

UK’s £1.4m investment summit bill, and why fund groups aren’t budging on WFHAll the week’s asset management news in one placeThursday 15 May 2025 at 13:06