eurozone crisis ended eight months ago pignatelli
It would appear that the economic and market chaos in Europe is coming to an end, or already has according to Smith & Williamson’s European Growth Trust manager Mark Pignatelli.
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five resilient funds for europe
Have you been toying with the idea of reallocating to European equities, or perhaps you never sold out and want to know if the funds you stuck with were worth your loyalty? Read on to find out
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Crisis of confidence should frighten French
True story. I was sitting on a park bench in Paris' Jardin des Tuileries on Tuesday lunchtime, minding my own business, when I was rudely asked to move on by a model and her photographer.
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European investments will deliver in the long term
Investors should take advantage of the plethora of cheap stocks on offer in Europe despite the risk of short term volatility and the tumultuous economic backdrop, according to a number of fund managers and advisers.
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Franklin Templeton promotes Zahn
David Zahn has been appointed as the inaugural head of European fixed income at Franklin Templeton as the firm looks to expand its fixed income offering.
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Forecast remains gloomy for troubled EU investors
US bond investors are more bullish about the global economic outlook than UK equities investors, indicating for the first time that geographic location rather than the targeted asset class is driving sentiment and market confidence, research has revealed.
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downward pressure to continue on euro equities
Spreads on corporate and peripheral credits are likely to continue to widen, putting further downward pressure on European equities, the latest European Review from S&P Capital IQ Equity Research projects.
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Risk may not be worth the reward
European high yield bonds have remained popular in the first few months of the year despite yields declining by an average 5% during 2012 and the risk of default rising substantially, research from S&P Capital IQ shows.
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Strong year for Ucits as European economy improves
Ireland and Luxembourg accounted for the majority of Ucits net sales in 2012, while inflows across Europe returned to positive territory on the back of strong demand.
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Italy problems resolved by Italy not ECB
One solution for Italy's economic/fiscal problems could mean pushing Italy closer to the edge of its own fiscal cliff so it finally recognises the need for action, says Chris Iggo.
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second time round tough political leaders
A number of political leaders are in their second stint of power with others hoping to join them so Patrick Schotanus examines whether the pressures they saw first time around are abating or still a-biting.
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Fund consolidation and concentration inevitable
The majority of investment professionals believe fund closures and consolidation across Europe will continue, according to research carried out by Cerulli Associates and The Platforum.
