UK investors return en masse to AI and robotic funds amid virus crisis
More than £5bn flew into the thematic funds in the first four months of 2020
Investment
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European funds more unloved than absolute return as outflows hit £500m
IA Europe ex-UK overtakes IA Targeted Absolute Return as the worst-selling sector in May
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Square Mile acquires Ethical Money to expand ESG research offering
Acquired firm supports IFAs and asset managers in developing portfolios with a high social impact
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Aberdeen frontier markets trust winds down due to underperformance
Blackrock is now the sole asset manager to offer an investment trust focused on frontier markets
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Crispin Odey to sue regulator over Wirecard short-selling ban
The German regulator sought to stem short-selling in the financial payments business at the start of 2019
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John Husselbee lands assets to match his profile as Liontrust acquires Architas UK
Axa’s £5.6bn multi-manager team could come with more risk than Neptune deal
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Outperforming tech still attractive as funds rake in £5bn from coronavirus rally
Polar Capital soft closes tech fund as investors tap into structural changes emerging from the pandemic
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Keith Skeoch hands over Standard Life Aberdeen leadership to Citigroup veteran
Stephen Bird previously spent 21 years at global banking giant
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Portfolio Adviser sister title ESG Clarity unveils digital magazine
Analysis, opinion pieces from sustainability experts and interviews with senior investment figures
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Mike Coop: Fundamentals are your anchor in volatile markets
The outlook for markets may be blurry in the short term but, in some respects, it becomes less so over the long run
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Thematic funds make their case in pandemic-hit markets
Pictet and Allianz argue thematic funds can be used as core holdings
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Crispin Odey set for £100m windfall as Wirecard and Intu Properties implode
Both businesses have collapsed into administration this month
