Three Europe ex-UK equity funds to keep an eye out for
The numerous headwinds that could easily buffet the European ex-UK sector during the next 12 months make the recovery seem fragile. But all is not lost.
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7IM targets pure value play with ‘smart passive’ range
7IM has unitised its in-house smart beta approach with the launch of a range of value-focused funds investing in low-priced equities across the UK, Europe, US and emerging markets.
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Schroders launches flexible catastrophe bond fund
Investment management group Schroders has launched a flexible catastrophe bond fund which will invest up to 25% in private cat bonds and be able to take tactical short positions.
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Expectation-beating earnings fail to cool fears of US overvaluation
With roughly a quarter of US corporates having now reported earnings, analysts are beginning to make assessments of the current state of the US recovery and what can be legitimately expected from the rest of the latest earnings season.
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IMF warns of Fed danger as ECB reassures markets
Both the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank have made significant statements on global economic issues, with the former issuing a warning and the latter offering reassurance.
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Asia could have capital outflows: Aberdeen
Asian markets could see capital outflows when the US raises interest rates, according to Hugh Young, managing director at Aberdeen Asset Management.
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Financials catching the eye of income managers
With concerns being raised about the sustainability of some of the UK’s larger dividend payers, Income investors are increasingly looking to non-bank financials as a source of sustainable dividends.
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UK regulators to blame for rise of passives – Alan Steel
UK regulators are to blame for the rise of passive funds amid feelings that active managers have fallen short of expectations, according to Alan Steel.
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Hermes issues warning on Russia
Hermes Investment Management has warned investors that the Russian markets resemble the military ceasefire with its neighbour Ukraine in that ‘being calm today does not preclude mayhem tomorrow’.
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Old Mutual boss to step down
Old Mutual’s Julian Roberts has stepped down from his role after seven years and will be succeeded by Bruce Hemphill.
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SSGA unveils infrastructure ETF
State Street Global Advisors is targeting the global infrastructure space with the launch of a multi-asset exchange-traded fund.
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F&C IT announces 44th consecutive annual dividend rise
F&C Investment Trust saw its dividend per share rise for the 44th consecutive year in 2014, the group announced in its annual statement.