Four uncorrelated stalwarts
Intelligent partnership looks at four assets that can provide uncorrelated returns to a portfolio.
Author: Portfolio Adviser
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Political uncertainty contrarian opportunities
According to Alex Wright, manager of the Fidelity Special Situations Fund political events are likely to have an impact on his management approach in 2015.
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Restructured Lyxor targets 50 AUM jump by 2018
In an effort to meet its target of a 50% increase in assets under management by 2018, Lyxor Asset Management has restructured its business into three centres of expertise.
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FCA review of in house funds reveals
An FCA review of the use of in-house investment products by wealth management and private banking firms, while largely positive, has revealed some weaknesses in client communication.
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Fundamental change in Japan is unlikely
Despite the hype, Heartwood Investment Management’s Michael Stanes says the group remains neutral on the Japanese market.
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Aviva in talks to buy Friends Life
Aviva is in talks to buy Friends Life in a deal which would make the combined group one of the largest savings and investment groups in the UK.
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Five risk questions to ask your return manager
The proliferation of absolute returns funds has done much to widen the opportunity set available to investors. But it has also done much to muddy the waters. Aside from the delivery of attractive positive returns, many investors seek an investment strategy founded on firm risk management processes.
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Jean Medecin Europe comment
Carmignac Gestion investment committee member Jean Medecin looks at factors that investors should account for when investing in European equities
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Oliver Harris alternatives comment
Montreux Capital managing partner Oliver Harris looks at how alternatives and income can benefit from examining demographic changes
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RBS fined 56m over IT failures
Regulators in the UK have fined Royal Bank of Scotland £56m for IT failures which meant customers of three of the groups banks were unable to access banking services.
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Rethinking frontier markets
According to City Asset Managements Thomas Watt, low volatility is just one reason to consider an investment in frontier markets.
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Richard Titherington EM comment
Richard Titherington, chief investment officer for emerging market equities at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, outlines three catalysts for sustainable performance recovery in emerging markets.