Fund managers hedge bets in Japanese equities
The number of Japan funds offering a hedged share class has increased over the past 12 months as managers attempt to shield investors from further yen devaluation.
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BlackRock beefs up global real estate capacity
BlackRock has acquired private real estate firm MGPA as part of its Asia-Pacific and European growth strategy in a deal that will bring its real estate AUM to $25bn.
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the race between the two asian giants is on
Asia is an attractive environment for investors, offering a mix of developing and well-established markets that give investors an abundance of options and strategies from which to draw on.
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First US energy infrastructure ETF hits Europe
Source ETF has launched Europe’s first US energy infrastructure ETF offering European investors exposure to an otherwise difficult to access asset class.
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Post-crisis Europe draws US hedge fund
US distressed debt hedge fund manager Monarch Capital is opening a London office in a bid to establish its long-term commitment to European investing.
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Turkish bond yields plummet
Turkish bond yields hit a two year low on the back of strong demand fuelled by Moody’s upgrade of the country to a Baa3 grade.
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Choice at a premium for investment trusts
Markets may be on the rise, but a look at the investment trust universe proves investors' thirst for income and quality equity growth stories remains very much intact.
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LG makes new property hire amid sector boom
L&G Property has appointed a new senior asset manager to work on the £800m Property Unit Trust alongside lead manager Matt Jarvis.
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gold tumble tests strength of the floor
Coutts' Gary Dugan explains why keeping an eye on momentum will be crucial for holders of gold in the coming weeks, although the metal's continued journey south is by no means certain.
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Financials experts to launch new trust
Polar Capital is considering launching a third investment trust which will focus on global financials and target commitments of around £100m.
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pa analysis martin currie loss of retail assets
Martin Currie is one of those fund groups that deep down everybody likes. It has the advantage of being based in Edinburgh and the City's culture and style rubs off on a company packed with “incredibly nice people” as more than one wealth manager has said to me.
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RDR increases attractiveness of UK market
The UK has become a more attractive investment destination in the past year due in part to the wider range of choice offered to investors as a result of RDR, according to research from Morningstar.
