Richard Parkhouse from PRPi joins PwC

Richard Parkhouse has joined the professional advisory firm following the acquisition by PwC of PRPi Consulting, the company he founded. Parkhouse has over 30 years’ experience in human resources consultancy, and focuses particularly on the healthcare, airline, distribution and financial sectors. Prior to PRPi Parkhouse served as

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Cofunds’ head of commercial joins RSA

RSA has confirmed that Cofunds’ head of commercial Russell Lancaster has been appointed as distribution director for its UK commercial business. Mr Lancaster will assume his role in early September and will report to Chris Sime, director of sales and strategic relationships.He will focus on RSA’s distribution

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Under Performing Funds, Dogs and the power of Social Media in Funds Management

News of Bestinvest’s list of ‘dog funds’ carried by mainstream media on the 23rd July sparked a widespread response and sharing through social media. The Bestinvest’s list highlights funds that have underperformed their benchmark by 10% or more cumulatively over the last three years. Major fund groups Scottish

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Royal Bank of Canada takes full ownership of RBC Dexia

RBC Dexia has been bought outright by Royal Bank of Canada, which was already a 50% stakeholder, and is to be rebranded RBC Investor Services. Royal Bank of Canada acquired the remaining 50% stake of RBC Dexia from Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and now takes full ownership

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UK Retail Fund Sale Results H1 2012

UK net retail sales have jumped to £8.1bn in the first half of 2012 with fixed income continuing to dominate, according to figures from the Investment Management Association. The figures is almost double the £4.4bn of net retail sales seen in the second half of 2011. The

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