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Extremists calling for independence from China risk undermining the city's strengths, writes Chris Patten

Performance drives record profits at Marshall Wace

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The London hedge fund saw profits rise by 82% to more than £370 million in its most recent financial year

Metric is looking to fetch double the amount it raised for its previous fund, which closed on €465 million in July 2014

AllianzGI's private debt push continues apace

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Addition of new investment teams comes a week after deal to acquire US credit manager Sound Harbor Partners

KKR gathers $711m for technology growth fund

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Firm's first vehicle dedicated to investing in the technology, media and telecommunications sector exceeds original target

ECB to extend stimulus programme at reduced rate

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Central bank maintains monthly purchase volume at $86.2 billion until March 2017 as planned, but will reduce it to $64 billion as of April

Aberdeen makes £25m foray into UK rental sector

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Investment is the first since the fund manager raised £115 million from a group of pension funds in the summer

Amrolia's XTX becomes member firm of Bats Europe

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The high-frequency trading firm is continuing its expansion on exchanges

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Financial News last night hosted an annual dinner to honour the 100 most influential women in European finance. The event was held at the Tate Britain

Investor group takes stake in National Grid gas distribution business

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A group of sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors have teamed up to buy a majority stake in National Grid's UK gas distribution business, amid increasing appetite for infrastructure assets.

HSBC to form new sustainable finance unit

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Individuals who will form a business development working group are to be announced at a later date

Danish pension funds return to PRI after three years

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Four pension funds recommit to UN-backed body three years after quitting over governance concerns

Natixis' US chief on 'lazy' rivals and the challenges ahead

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John Hailer grew up in Boston as one of 10 children, an experience he believes stood him in good stead for his career.

BlackRock signs pact to move to Manhattan’s West Side

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Fund manager's search for a new home has been among the largest, most sought-after mandates in Manhattan

Columbia Threadneedle appoints Europe chief

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Fund manager appoints regional CEO to fill gap left by the departure of Campbell Fleming earlier in the year

It’s just no fun being a Swiss banker anymore

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In 2008, Mike Baur attained rarefied status in Swiss banking: a prominent role at wealth manager Clariden Leu and an office in an elegant building on Zurich’s pricey Bahnhofstrasse.

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