Tag: Investment Association

AFME and the IA have called for a 90-minute reduction in European market hours as the LSE’s consultation nears closure.

Following calls from the industry to reduce trading hours in Europe, the LSE has started a consultation and is accepting responses until the end of January.

AFME and the Investment Association are requesting shorter market open hours to improve culture and diversity in the industry.

Keith Skeoch, Patrick Thompson and Philippe d’Orgeval join Investment Association board of directors.

Industry body has produced a roadmap aimed at guiding asset managers through the transition from Libor to Sonia.

With the appointment of four buy-side executives to the board at the Investment Association, female representation has almost doubled.

Johannes Woelfing will be responsible for setting up the Investment Association’s new office in Brussels as it looks to have an increased presence in the city.