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Zurich UK Life is to boost its investment proposition for advisers with the launch of an authorised corporate director (ACD) service, which will allow it to launch own-branded funds managed by a number of external partners.

Threadneedle is planning to launch an OEIC version of Jim Cielinski's $315m Global Opportunities Bond fund later this year, in response to demand from clients.

Threadneedle has rebranded as Columbia Threadneedle Investments after completing a formal tie-up with its US sister company.

After another year of high profile manager moves and retirements, Investment Week looks at ten of this year's biggest exits, what the managers are doing now, and what has happened to their funds.

The most recent global economic data suggests a general softening in growth activity - led particularly by Europe.

The departure of star managers may have hidden costs for investors "stampeding" for the exit, a wealth manager has warned.

Threadneedle's Chris Kinder (left), manager of the group's flagship UK fund, has reduced the portfolio's mining exposure after taking over from former manager Simon Brazier in September.

The managers of the Threadneedle American fund are positioning for coming volatility through selective positioning in financials.

After a summer lull, fund buyers have begun the autumn again wondering how to deal with a raft of manager moves - with significant consequences for fund groups, in some cases.

Threadneedle Investments is looking at soft-closing its UK Property trust after seeing a surge in inflows into the product this year, Investment Week understands.