City Financial

City Financial's head of UK equities Leigh Himsworth is to join Fidelity as the firm acquires his £70m UK Opportunities fund.

Tony Yousefian has left Charteris just four months after he joined to expand the firm's fund range.

City Financial's Mark Harris has increased exposure to India following the election, despite concerns over the prospects for emerging markets if developed economies continue to wind up stimulus packages.

City Financial has appointed Chris Coombe as its chief financial officer ahead of a move to open offices in Geneva and New York.

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Are blended buy lists the future?

The launch of a new fund research service from City Financial has sparked a debate over the future expansion of the sector in the face of changing demands from advisers.

City Financial's acquisition of Iveagh has been dealt a blow after chief investment officer Chris Wyllie backtracked on joining the firm.

At a time when many established portfolios are facing questions over performance, manager exits and other issues, City Financial's new fund research service has identified seven funds as ones to watch over the coming months.