Equities

  • Mitons new man making quick changes

    Mitons new man making quick changes

    Mitons recent new hire David Jane has wasted no time in applying his views to the range of funds he oversees following his move to the firm in June.

  • Europe bolstered by strong long term fund sales

    Europe bolstered by strong long term fund sales

    Long-term funds closed off a strong second quarter for Europes fund market, with inflows of 36.12bn throughout June, a month which also saw UK equity income funds achieve record sales.

  • UK economy top of the world UK plc profits trouble

    UK economy top of the world UK plc profits trouble

    As has been much trumpeted by the government and its media advisers, UK economic growth is projected to be the strongest among all developed countries this year.

  • Invesco trims back US banks Microsoft

    Invesco trims back US banks Microsoft

    Invesco Perpetual has trimmed down its positions in Wells Fargo and PNC significantly as it is concerned over what it sees as limited upside for US banks.

  • UnicornUK Income tops SPI white list

    UnicornUK Income tops SPI white list

    Managers with a large cap bias have struggled somewhat in the current environment, but investors are getting the best of both worlds from the income sector.

  • French equities could benefit from uptick

    French equities could benefit from uptick

    French equities could benefit from a continued up-tick in M&A activity, according to a study by Baird Group.

  • Multiasset fund outflows knock Miton AUM

    Multiasset fund outflows knock Miton AUM

    In the six months to end June, Miton Asset Management saw £258m in outflows from its multi-asset funds.

  • Pricing shift on track Brewin

    Pricing shift on track Brewin

    According to Brewin Dolphin, it remains on track to finalise its new advisory pricing structure by year-end but has seen outflows from the business as a result.

  • MG Felton plans cash in on Shire and Kentz

    MG Felton plans cash in on Shire and Kentz

    M&G Investments’ Mike Felton is set to book a substantial -and timely- cash windfall when takeovers of two of his funds big holdings are finalised later this year.

  • uk opportunitie fund follows himsworth to fidelity

    uk opportunitie fund follows himsworth to fidelity

    Fidelity Worldwide Investment is acquiring the City Financial UK Opportunities Fund.

  • Fines weigh heavy on Credit Suisse earnings

    Fines weigh heavy on Credit Suisse earnings

    Despite improved cost control and an increase in assets under management, the groups wealth management division saw earnings fall.

  • Is a Tesco turnaround on the cards

    Is a Tesco turnaround on the cards

    As Tesco CEO Phil Clarke steps down and is replaced by former Unilever executive Dave Lewis the supermarket sector is more cut-throat than ever, and it is far from clear whether a change at the top will revive the companys fortunes.