Strategic bond sales fuel record monthly flows
Strong inflows into strategic bond funds helped fuel the largest ever month for net flows into UK domiciled funds in September, according to the Investment Association.
Product News
-
-
BNY Mellon launches Ucits version of ‘dynamic’ US equity fund
BNY Mellon has launched a Ucits version of its existing US equity fund, offering an actively managed large cap portfolio for investors in the UK and Europe.
-
Blackrock launches AI-driven Chinese fund
Blackrock has launched a China A-Share Opportunities Fund which uses machine learning, big data and artificial intelligence in its investment strategy.
-
Bitcoin interest beats gold in Google first
Google searches for ‘buy bitcoin’ overtook searches to ‘buy gold’ for the first time in October according to precious metals trader BullionVault.
-
Thesis launches AIM portfolio for IHT planning
Thesis Asset Management has launched an Alternative Investment Market (AIM) portfolio service to help clients mitigate inheritance tax (IHT).
-
Embark platform set to ‘disrupt market’
Embark Group is “set to materially disrupt” the current market with the launch of its open architecture platform.
-
Morningstar fires outdated funds warning
Mifid II will force asset managers to cull outdated funds that are no longer providing value to investors, according to Morningstar.
-
Aberdeen Standard unveils short duration credit fund
Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched a global short duration corporate bond fund to counter the effect of rising interest rates on fixed income portfolios.
-
Vanguard launches pair of fixed income funds
Vanguard has launched two global UCITS corporate bond funds.
-
Mirabaud launches EM debt fund after senior hire
Mirabaud Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Emerging Market Debt fund following the hire of Daniel Moreno from Rubrics Asset Management.
-
Tech tops returns in October, while gold bottoms
Investors in technology funds enjoyed strong returns in October, while four of the worst performing funds in the month were gold invested.
-
Terry Smith launches ‘Comic Relief’ sustainable fund
Terry Smith has launched a sustainable fund for institutional investors after three years running a segregated mandate for UK charity, Comic Relief.
