energy reforms positive for nigerian growth
Charles Robertson looks at three key energy reforms that, alongside increased bank lending, will push Nigerian GDP growth into double digits in 2012.
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aviva expands and relabels multi-asset fund range
Aviva Investors has announced the launch of two new multi-asset funds, adding to its existing range of three amid a move to rebrand them.
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nervous investors still prefer cash
Investors remain nervous of equities, bonds and property and have shown a preference for cash and money markets for the first half of 2012, despite a relatively strong start to the year for global markets.
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investor flight from ems
Emerging markets saw their biggest capital outflows since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the four months from September, according to latest figures from CrossBorderCapital.
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new sovereign bond index from citi
Citi and Research Affiliates have joined forces to design a global sovereign bond index series with country weightings based on ‘economic footprint’ rather than the amount of debt they hold.
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ima launches deferred managed sector
The IMA has launched its delayed Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares Sector after managing to list enough funds to make it viable.
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russell Investments appoints emea ceo
Russell Investments has appointed Pascal Duval as chief executive of its Europe, Middle East & Africa businesses.
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charles stanley sees inflows jump
Charles Stanley announced an 8.6% rise in net inflow of funds in the third quarter, but revenues for the period were still down at £27.3m compared to £32.3m at the same time last year.
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fidelity unveils global dividend fund
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has unveiled its latest equity income fund run by ex-Gartmore manager Daniel Roberts, who joined the firm at the tail end of last year.
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public sector investment to boost Indian growth
Ajay Argal looks forward to a boost to India’s equity markets from a $35bn infrastructure spend from the government.
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uk funds best in breed
Mutual funds focused on the UK have performed better and more consistently in the past three years than those investing in any other region, according to data from Lipper.
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investors luxury of choice
It is often said as the ‘rich get richer the poor get poorer’, and one look at current trends in consumer spending would seem to support such a thesis. But as quality starts to overtake quantity on the high street, how can investors benefit?