hsbc opens up next generation fund
HSBC has launched high net worth (HNW) and institutional share classes for its Next Generation Fund, which invests in “new and upcoming hedge fund managers” and targets an annualised return of 12% to 15%.
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secular and cyclical outlooks look good for gem
Thomas Meléndez explains the positives for investors as secular and cyclical outlooks combine for emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, and point towards soft economic landings.
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asian debt now a mainstream asset class
Fixed income benchmarks are out of kilter with Asian debt markedly underrepresented within the global bond universe, according to Legg Mason.
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is lack of competition behind GEM fund closures
It is not coincidence that the latest round of fund closures have concentrated on emerging market or Asian propositions, but is it down to market concerns or the lack of ability of the majority of fund managers?
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schroders launches em small cap
Schroders has unveiled an emerging market small cap offering to be run by Matthew Dobbs, head of global and international small cap equities at the firm.
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brazil domestic focus removes reliance on exports
Brazil’s exports are made up of almost exclusively commodities and financials but its domestic focus brings far more attractive avenues for external investors.
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em bonds and equities
Emerging Market bond funds saw record inflows in the first week of February, as their equity counterparts also witnessed continued favour with investors, according to EPFR Global.
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plenty of trees to pass to get out of the woods
Neel Kashkari gives his suggestions for where US equity investors should be putting their money bearing in mind his views on the over-reliance on household debt for growth.
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post-rdr investment trusts
RDR is likely to have only a marginal impact, if any, on the demand for investment trusts among financial advisers, according to more than a third of delegates at a recent conference on the investment vehicles.
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the multi-asset threat
With the advent of RDR it is expected IFAs will increasingly outsource investment decisions presenting an opportunity for discretionary fund managers (DFMs) to offer their investment services. But fund houses are also making moves to appeal to outsourcing IFAS, through expanding their multi-asset propositions. Is there room for both or will one party’s success lead…
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jupiter replaces de fonclare on glbl managed fund
Gregory Herbert has replaced Cédric de Fonclare as manager of the European portfolio on Jupiter’s Global Managed Fund.
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meteor offers potential returns
Meteor Asset Management has launched the 3 Year Defensive Growth Plan, with potential returns of 21% at the end of the term dependent on the performance of the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indices.