HEAD TO HEAD Old Mutual vs SLI
This week’s Head-to-Head sees the Old Mutual UK Smaller Companies Fund battle it out with the SLI UK Smaller Companies Fund.
Author: Geoff Candy
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Market optimism still dampened by EM worries
Periodic mini-crises have forced central banks to take aggressive action to shore up their currencies, often at the expense of the outlook for domestic growth, writes Threadneedle’s Mark Burgess.
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Investec reports 4bn in combined full year inflows
Reporting a 6% jump in operating profit for the year to end March 2014, Investec said its wealth and investment business grow just over 30%.
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European equities have much room to grow BlackRock
No surprises are expected in tomorrow’s European Elections, but equities have room to move, says BlackRock’s Alice Gaskell.
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Markets unfazed by first UK inflation rise
According to the Office for National Statistics UK inflation rose from 1.6% in March to 1.8% in April.
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Smith and Williamson launches new EM value fund
Smith & Williamson are hoping that the thawing of sentiment towards emerging markets will continue as it launches a new Emerging markets Value Fund.
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ETF Securities launches new US energy fund
According to the ETP provider, the new product will allow European investors access to the US energy space in a new way.
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PA ANALYSIS Platinum questions loom in London
As platinum week kicks off, many questions will be asked, not only about the future path of prices, but also how best to position oneself.
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Lord Abbett expands global offering with 3 funds
Independent US investment manager, Lord, Abbett & Co, has launched three new Irish-listed fixed income funds in a bid to grow its global footprint.
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Commodity financialisation keeps Heartwood
The increasing dominance of financial players within commodity markets reduces their diversification appeal
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Consumers the key to Bric performance
A simplistic thematic take on the Bric story is no longer enough.
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Woodfords HSBC stake first bank buy since 03
Woodford Investment Managements Neil Woodford says he started dipping his toe into the financial counter midway through last year.
