Schroders in new catastrophe bond fund
Investment management group Schroders has launched a flexible catastrophe bond fund which will invest up to 25% in private cat bonds and be able to take tactical short positions.
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What does UK election mean for multi asset
Why should the high probability of a coalition government of some hue resulting from the looming general election be troubling UK assets?
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Nows not the time to fight central banks
Investors cant afford to ignore the fact that central bankers’ actions have translated into asset inflation, argues JP Morgan CIO Robert Michele
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IFA demand helps ETFs steam ahead
A growing trend by financial advisers to use European Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to build specialised portfolios is helping boost demand for the product which marks its 15th anniversary later this month.
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Three industries to prosper as Europe recovers
While much of the recovery in European stock markets in recent years has been driven by multiple expansion, we are now starting to see encouraging signs of earnings progress.
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build inflation protection into your portfolio
This is the second of a pair of articles considering how advisers might go about designing an inflation protected portfolio
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Sector report Banking on it
The European banking sector is currently in a holding pattern. Uncertainty around Greece and the low interest environment are holding the sector back.
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Cofunds posts surge in pre-tax profit for 2014
UK investment platform Cofunds has reported an 83% increase in pre-tax profits of £7.7m for 2014 due in part to a big growth in retail pension assets using its service.
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Dont dismiss inflation threat just yet
Jason Broomer, head of investment at Square Mile Investment Consulting & Research, examines the ways in which investors can safeguard against periods of inflation.
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Financials entering a sweetspot – Invesco
Increased regulation and relatively low valuations are leading to significant opportunities in the US financial sector, says Invesco Perpetuals Stephen Anness.
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Selective opportunities as emerging markets change
Long-term structural growth and low valuations make emerging markets appealing relative to developed markets, according to Capital Group, but stock-picking skills will be critical.
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Aviva Investors Property Trust
The Square Mile Academy of Funds is a showcase of all funds that Square Mile is prepared to recommend to clients. Housed within a dedicated section on the Square Mile website and free for all advisers to access, recommended funds will carry a rating as a mark of quality and a reflection of the level…