Openwork rolls out ma and passive fof ranges
Adviser network Openwork is to roll out multi-asset model portfolios and a fund of passive funds range though its investment arm, Omnis.
Investment
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Non-core markets outperform core in Q4 2012
Contrary to their volatile reputation, non-core markets were the most consistent top performers in each of the past three years, F&C FundWatch data reveals.
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ishares targets ifas with etf toolkit
iShares has created a “toolkit” to help advisers assess the role ETFs can play in portfolios, including calculation of total costs, tax implications and what to look for in available funds.
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Fitch disappointing year ahead for credit
Credit funds will have difficulties matching the record returns and inflows from 2012 in 2013, data from Fitch Ratings predicts.
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two points of view gold
As risk moves on and off the investor menu, gold is often a major benefactor or loser respectively. To combat this should you invest in a small but agile fund or a giant with long term attractive returns?
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there is no alternative
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is at our doorstep but uncertainty and misperceptions about the initiative are still in abundance. With an application to the industry as of July 2013, it is crucial not to delay preparations.
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timing it right
While there are still risks and restructures to come, some fund managers are turning back to banks to bolster long-term returns, although wealth managers are divided about the best time for such a move.
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asia real estate
Investors are already looking to Asia Pacific ex Japan for new sources of income as Daniel McDonald argues real estate investors should do exactly the same.
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credence end of year ftse predictions January
Should we believe the many who think the FTSE will end the year above 6,000 or the few who honestly answer in Janaury that they haven't got a clue?
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Record inflows into copper ETPs
Demand for metal from key markets around the globe has resulted in a surge of inflows for long copper ETPs, the latest data from ETF Securities shows.
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schroders jolly and isaac on the ascent
Schroders has reshuffled its fixed income desks, leading to the departure of head of UK and European rates, David Scammell and a change to the named managers on a number of funds.
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rlam passive funds a pleasant surprise
RLAM's new move into passive equity management is nothing of the sort having run quants strategies for more than a decade.