China shoots to number one in gold race
China trumps India in the league of top gold-consuming nations, the World Gold Council reveals.
Investment
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global MandA slide European equities benefit
Equity markets may have reached their pre-crisis levels but M&A activity is still woefully short of its 2007 level - 2013 was an appalling year - but continued global economic recovery is a huge positive for future M&A activity.
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Witan announces dividend rise
Witan Investment Trust has announced a fourth interim dividend of 4.5p per ordinary share of 25p, continuing its long-record of yearly dividend increases since 1974.
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property price rises no bubble
Prices in the capital surged this month, helping national values post their best annual increase since before the financial crisis, according to Rightmove, the property website.
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Eaton Vance poaches Perkin from Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs chief investment officer joins Eaton Vance as chief equity investment officer.
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How to choose the right strategic fund
From global equity to multi-asset, the modern funds world is increasingly built for convince, but arguably it is the strategic bond sector that should most successfully merge this ‘one-stop shop’ principle into a credible investment proposition.
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Cheyne Capital launches debtfocused property fund
Cheyne Capital’s new fund launch aims to capitalise on the continuing dislocation of the European real estate debt markets and meet the growing demand for real estate finance.
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Asset managers to merge funds not companies
European asset managers are set to rationalise their fund ranges further, but at a corporate level a widespread M&A spree is unlikely.
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lombard odier multi strategy private clients
Lombard Odier is rolling out the risk-based strategy it uses to run its own staff pension scheme to private clients with the launch of two LO Selection Vantage funds.
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Borromeo likes telcos and media for 2014
Brandywine’s Regina Borromeo is keen on sectors with equity-like fundamentals as well as emerging market sovereigns
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A stock pickers market emerging in 2014
As the bearish mood around EM continues into 2014, it might be time to hunt for some hidden stock opportunities
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Euro and UK sentiment record high Barings
Sentiment towards European and UK equities is at a record high according to Barings research.