HEAD TO HEAD GLG Japan Schroder Tokyo
This weeks head to head looks to the Far East and compares two well-known Japanese equity funds
Equities
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PA ANALYSIS the spotlight is on stock pickers
It’s fair to say that investing in equities is no as longer straight-forward as it was last year.
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Seismic waves and semiconductors
Ian McNaught digs into Taiwan’s impact on the global tech industry
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Carphone Warehouse and Dixons tie up
Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail confirm agreement of an all share merger of equals
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European small cap opportunities
As valuations in the European small cap space wait for earnings to catch up, stock picking skill becomes ever more important.
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New data show EM confidence pickup
Investor confidence in emerging markets up sharply according to data from Lloyds
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Five income funds boosted by Budget changes
Fund and wealth managers are still trying to understand the impact of the pension changes George Osborne made in his recent Budget. Richard Romer Lee suggests five funds that are already ahead of the game for those who need an ongoing supply of income.
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PA ANALYSIS One cost to rule them all
The FCA's review of the clarity of fund charges shows that there remains a long way to go to a single number that investors can use to compare one fund with another.
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FCA calls for fund charge consistency
The FCA today urged fund managers to focus on the ongoing charges rather than annual management charges in a bid to improve transparency.
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LSE confirms nascent Russell deal speculation
The London Stock Exchange Group confirmed this morning it is evaluating the merits of a possible transaction involving Russell Investments.
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PA ANALYSIS EM turnaround talk getting louder
Whispers that now is the time to take a fresh look at emerging markets appear to be developing into shouts this week
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Artemis de Tusch-Lec outlines six-month strategy
In the next six months the fund manager plans to sell off his most expensive European holdings to make room for US exposure.