Aviva Investors

Climate of low interest rates has allowed small companies that rely on borrowing to grow and provide good opportunities for investors

Aviva Investors is to launch absolute return funds across a range of asset classes this year, according to group chief executive Andrew Moss.

Aviva Investors has launched its fourth structured product linked to the FTSE 100 index.

Aviva Investors recorded net inflows of £0.9bn over the twelve months to 31 December 2009.

A report out today from Morgan Stanley forecasting harsh dividend cuts by European banks has left equity income managers largely unfazed as many have already reduced exposure to the sector.

OBSR has suspended its 'A' rating for Aviva Investors' $1.9bn Global Convertibles fund following the news manager Tom Wills is leaving.

Niall Paul, chief investment officer of equities at Aviva Investors in London, is leaving the firm after 11 years.

Dividend payers are likely to command a premium in 2010 as dividends and dividend growth are likely to remain muted given continued low payouts from key areas of the market.

Aviva has acquired US equity manager River Road Asset Management as it looks to grow its institutional business and expand in the US market.

Aviva Investors has reopened its €249.5 European Property Sicav, more than 13 months after it suspended dealing in the fund.