GLG Partners

GLG's technology fund managers Philip Pearson and Anthony Burton have been adding substantially to their position in US giant Apple after a brutal sell-off recently saw it shed over 20% of its value.

GOSLING'S GROUSE

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Crispin Odey has snapped up a 5% stake in struggling fund house Man Group, prompting speculation the hedge fund manager will launch a full scale bid for the company.

Funds under management at Man Group grew by 14% in the third quarter, supported by the acquisition of FRM, although the firm saw increased net outflows of $2.2bn for the period.

JAPAN

Jon Mawby from ECM Asset Management has joined GLG to run its £166m Global Corporate Bond and £189m Global Strategic Bond funds.

GLG has unveiled RDR-ready unbundled share classes across its UK-domiciled range.

CONTRARIAN

GLG co-founder Pierre Lagrange has outlined how the ECB could solve the sovereign debt crisis without resorting to eurobonds.