FSA to address transparency across all strategies
Mutual funds are as willing as ETF providers to stock-lend but don’t get the same negative attention
Investment
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PA ANALYSIS: Macros + liquidity + demand = GEM ETFs
The current macros added to investors’ need for liquidity will lead to more GEM ETF launches.
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HSBC launches emerging markets ETF
HSBC widened its ETF range to include exposure to emerging markets through tracking the MSCI index.
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First State to close Global Growth Fund
Assuming FSA approval is given, First State Investments is to close its Global Growth Fund.
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Amundi ups price pressure on rivals
In its third UK-listed range launch this year, Amundi keeps its competitive charges reputation.
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Kevin Lilley leaves RLAM for OMAM European equity team
Kevin Lilley is to join Old Mutual as manager of its Euroepan Equity Fund.
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Private equity funds cheap by historical standards
Private equity funds have reported increased NAVs and attractive discounts in the first half.
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PA ANALYSIS: Investors want ‘safe’ but are unsure what it is
Investors are having to juggle with the changing definitions of what constitutes a safe haven asset.
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JPM launches European inflation-linked bond fund
JP Morgan enters the European debt space to offer investors a hedge to inflation liabilities.
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Schroders further expands its multi-asset team with new hire
Matthias Scheiber has joined Schroder’s as the third new senior recruit to its multi-asset team this
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Nick Little named co-manager of the BlackRock UK fund
Nick Little has been promoted to co-manager of the BlackRock UK Fund, alongside manager Lyttleton.
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Commercial property will counter economic slowdown
Good quality commercial property is likely to remain resilient despite the global economic slowdown.