us jobs tapering postponed
It looks increasingly likely that tapering will be off the table in the US following the weaker than expected payrolls numbers.
Investment
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Where will Siddles fit in at Jupiter
Robert Siddles joins Jupiter with a stellar reputation in US investing, but his continued success will depend upon a prolonged small cap rally, and how his new employer utilises his talents.
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F and C US investment trust
F&C’s US Smaller Companies Trust could find its premium come under pressure following the resignation of Robert Siddles, who has decided to join Jupiter.
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axa real estate alternatives management team
Axa Real Estate has widened its alternatives business's mandate and made three senior manager changes as it looks to expand away from healthcare and student accommodation.
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expect the ride to get bumpier King
Given the bond bubble has not burst, equity markets have not collapsed, and even emerging markets are showing signs of improving, Max King explains to the doom-mongers what is really happening.
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Morgan Stanley uses CIBC
Morgan Stanley has announced a partnership with Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), the counterparty for a new discretionary-focused structured products venture.
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hedge fund performance 2013
Hedgies have posted some of their best returns for 2013 though out of favour commodity strategies are continuing to come under pressure.
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China growth
China’s growth accelerated to 7.8% year-on-year, reversing the slowdown seen during the first half of 2013.
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rising bond yields hit the wall in september
The past few months have seen a trend of rising bond yields that was broken in September. Developments at the Federal Reserve took a more dovish turn, easing the chief source of recent market concern.
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woodford exit investment trust edinburgh investec
Investec Wealth & Investment has upped its position in Neil Woodford’s Edinburgh Investment Trust, taking advantage of its drop to a discount after the star announced his exit from Invesco Perpetual.
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UBS fixed income henderson
Former UBS Global Asset Management global fixed income head Rob Gambi is to join Henderson to serve as its chief investment officer.
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absolute return funds one answer
Investors are questioning absolute return approaches given the tough time they have had so far this year, particularly when there is a strong argument that an equity/cash combination could work just as well.