blackrock to launch uk focus fund for chappell
BlackRock has confirmed it is expanding its UK equity fund range to include a UK Focus fund managed by Luke Chappell and Imran Sattar.
Author: Portfolio Adviser
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f and c cosh takes over anand trust
F&C has confirmed the promotion of Sam Cosh to lead investment manager of the European Assets Trust, taking over from Paras Anand who is due to move to Fidelity.
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nine in ten fund managers expect greece to default
More than 90% of fund managers say Greek default is now unavoidable, while seven in ten expect it to come before April next year, according to BofA Merrill Lynch’s October survey of fund managers.
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henderson to soft close uk absolute return fund
Henderson Global Investors announced it is to “soft close” its UK Absolute Return Oeic and Sicav, both co-managed by Ben Wallace and Luke Newman.
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inward looking india
India’s economy has disappointed in 2011 largely thanks to its domestic problems. But a domestic focus will also help to stimulate growth, as it appears to be doing already.
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china consensus still positive
China’s third quarter GDP figure is not a real cause for concern and investors should be on the look out for signs to increase exposure to the region, according to Tony Yousefian, Investment Director at OPM Fund Management among others.
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etp investors jump at declined gold prices
Gold ETP inflows surged to their highest level in over two months last week as price declines in the safe haven attracted investors.
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income delivery is top priority for investors
Investors are generally willing to accept lower growth as long as income generation is maintained. So what’s the best way to deliver on that demand?
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ing im broadens its em high dividend offering
ING Investment Management has launched an Emerging Market High Dividend fund for UK investors following the success of a similar product in the US earlier this year.
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neptune enters long/short space
In a departure from its traditional long-only stance, Neptune is to launch a Global Long/Short Sector fund on 1 November.
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argonaut capital partners hires greg bennett
European boutique Argonaut Capital Partners has hired Greg Bennett, originally of Neptune Investment Management and more recently at Malborough.
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bonds outperform hedge funds and equities in september
Bonds outpeformed hedge funds and equities in September, despite recording their worst monthly performance in 2011, according to the EDHEC-Risk Institute.