The alternatives to Cazenove European
The high profile departure of Chris Rice from Cazenove has put Europe ex UK firmly back on the agenda for some fund pickers, but if you do decide to sell out then where should you invest instead?
The high profile departure of Chris Rice from Cazenove has put Europe ex UK firmly back on the agenda for some fund pickers, but if you do decide to sell out then where should you invest instead?
European fund launches hit a five-year low in Q1 2012 as just 435 new funds came to market, the lowest first quarter total since 2008.
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
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.
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.
The proposed 1:1 bonus cap for asset managers may be eased after a key MEP indicated that he was willing to compromise on the proposition.
Long-term funds attracted their highest monthly inflows in seven years in January, with both bond and equity sales contributing to the strength in numbers, according to Lipper data.
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.
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.
Henderson Global Investors has confirmed the departure of a trio of European equity managers, Paul Casson, Bill Stormont and Simon Savill
GLG has outlined plans to soft close its Pierre Lagrange-led European Equity Alternative Fund, less than a year after it was first launched.
With the unveiling of a newly-Socialist France and an indecisive Greece, investors might be feeling justified in having sold out of European equities in recent weeks.