Author: Portfolio Adviser

  • boltons fund struggles to neutral rating

    boltons fund struggles to neutral rating

    Anthony Bolton’s Fidelity China Special Situations Fund has been given a ‘neutral’ rating by Morningstar at the launch of its new investment trust analyst ratings service.

  • it performance theory no sound basis

    it performance theory no sound basis

    Investment from fund managers into their own investment trust has traditionally been seen as a sign they have more at stake and so are likely to perform better. But our research suggests otherwise…

  • l and g structured product

    l and g structured product

    Legal & General has raised the level of early bonus and final bonus payments on its latest structured ‘kick out’ investment plan, the Early Bonus Plan 4.

  • ashcourt rowan continues revamp

    ashcourt rowan continues revamp

    Ashcourt Rowan has appointed industry veteran Jim Roberts as a non-executive director, as the firm’s newly-appointed CEO focuses on returning it to profitability.

  • threadneedle poaches avivas richards

    threadneedle poaches avivas richards

    Iain Richards has left Aviva Investors to join Threadneedle Investments as head of governance and responsible investment.

  • go long and go high yield for bond allocations

    go long and go high yield for bond allocations

    Chris Iggo gives his motivations to buy long duration and suggests ‘equity-lite’ for those who are more positive about the global economy.

  • kestrel expands investment management team

    kestrel expands investment management team

    Boutique investment management firm Kestrel Investment Partners has expanded its team with the appointment of Stuart Rollason as a portfolio manager.

  • absolute return sector back in favour

    absolute return sector back in favour

    Absolute Return UK funds bounced back into favour in November with net retail sales of £164m for the sector as a whole, which put it second only to the Cautious Managed Sector.

  • gilliat launches growth option on top product

    gilliat launches growth option on top product

    Gilliat Financial Solutions has announced the launch of a new Income Builder Plus Plan, with an added growth option that will see it categorised as a CGT rather than income tax product.

  • ishares dominates as investors back physical

    ishares dominates as investors back physical

    iShares’ EMEA ETF business saw inflows jump 43% in 2011, as investors demonstrated a preference for physically-backed products.

  • parmenion and arjent join forces

    parmenion and arjent join forces

    Adviser support specialist Parmenion have partnered with boutique investment management firm Arjent to deliver a range of portfolios under the Arjent Managed Portfolio Solution banner.

  • fourth ima managed sector in the balance

    fourth ima managed sector in the balance

    The delayed launch of the IMA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares Sector could happen as ‘early’ as this week since at least two further firms have shown interest in it, the IMA has said.