Woodford tops August sales chart as trackers surge
Market volatility is prompting investors to favour a familiar name as CF Woodford Equity Income topped The Share Centre sales chart for the third month running.
Axa
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Axa brings together UK and European wealth businesses
Axa Group has made Axa Wealth its ‘European multi-manager investment centre’.
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PA ANALYSIS: Markets divided on high yield dangers
Following the publication of the Federal Reserve’s minutes from its July meeting, the market appears to be betting on a September lift-off for the first interest rate hike.
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Funds that turn European volatility into investment opportunities
Europe has made a comeback as investors’ equity market of choice this year, says Axa Investment Managers’ head of investing Adrian Lowcock, but selecting the right blend of funds can present a challenge.
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Renminbi devaluation stokes fears of future moves
The one-off depreciation of the yuan needs to be just that in order to avoid sparking a currency war and derailing the global recovery, according to industry experts.
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PA ANALYSIS: Is it time to rethink mega caps?
Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani made it clear at the group’s interim results presentation on Friday that the mining sector is currently facing one of the toughest periods he has seen so far in a 40-year long career. And, the sector’s woes have a way to run still.
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Bond squeeze: The rising risk of policy misstep
Turbulence in bond markets has left bond investors nervous and cash piles high but while more movement is expected, certainty on a few issues could see investors moving back into the market during the second half of the year.
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Axa IM adds to European credit range
Axa Investment Managers is launching the AXA World Funds Euro Credit Total Return fund, the latest addition to its €8.6bn euro credit range.
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PA ANALYSIS: Greece crisis resolved in time for the summer hols… Right?
News that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has seemingly given in to creditor demands certainly cheered markets yesterday.
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Axa IM targets renminbi with EMD expansion
Axa Investment Managers is preparing for a “major initiative” into the renminbi bond market with a significant shift within its emerging market debt offering.
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Fed strikes soft tone on rate rises
The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold in its latest meeting as expected, and the tone of Chair Janet Yellen’s comments indicated that when it comes the rise will be less than was anticipated.
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AXA IM, Schroders see more easing in China
China has cut interest rates for the third time since November, but more easing measures are needed to support slowing economic growth, according to the two asset managers.
