Felix Hufeld thought short sellers might have faked the disappearance of €1.9bn, three people and document say

Dealmaking is hotting up in a sector under relentless margin pressure

More firms are finding the value of tech to upgrade operations and improve customer experience

Despite some big-name flops, many managers profited from extreme market volatility

Departure of managing partner continues shake-up at fund’s tumultuous US operations

Departure from single market spells end for Brussels-mandated cap on transaction levies

Investigation at German lender was triggered by client complaints last year

Europe’s investors and policymakers should cut forecasts, says fund’s head of markets

ClearGlass finds 242 asset managers met its minimum quality standards for provision of cost and performance data

Pledged shake-up delivers improved grades but asset manager could do better

Market turmoil over past year makes it tougher than usual to determine a manager’s skill or luck

Regulators tighten focus as institutions flirt with exposure to cryptocurrency

Long-term chairman of Schroders felt he had a mission to improve Anglo-German relations

Rise of 48% in FSCS levy for 2021-22 prompts calls for government action

Founders should not get a big windfall of shares simply for doing a deal