Spin-out of UK & European private equity investor NBGI Private Equity. New firm backed by funds managed by Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, with initial AUM of over €300m.

Henderson Group plc (“Henderson”) (LSE & ASX: HGG) and Janus Capital Group Inc. (“Janus”) (NYSE: JNS) today announce that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously agreed to an all-stock merger of equals. The combined company will be named Janus Henderson Global Investors plc.

For investors seeking meaningful diversification of their portfolios, alternative beta strategies (sometimes called liquid risk premia) have low or no market beta and, if executed correctly, have low correlations to the major asset classes.

According to Richard Turnill, BlackRock's Global Chief Investment Strategist, it's time to rethink the role of U.S. Treasuries in portfolios, and specifically to be cautious of long-duration Treasuries. The risk-reward landscape for longduration Treasuries is shifting.

85% say they need a more accurate picture of their clients' risk tolerance. It's not volatility that worries advisors the most, it's how their clients react to it. Ensuring investors set tangible goals and have realistic expectations remains a major challenge