Calastone: Equity funds return to inflows in February
While bond funds record their third strongest month on record for inflows
While bond funds record their third strongest month on record for inflows
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Uncertainty over Trump’s policies in the future path of interest rates contributed to the outflows, according to the IA
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Fund managers anticipate private markets and ETF growth
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UK equity funds suffer £783m in net retail outflows
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European and Asian funds also suffered net outflows in January as North American funds continue to appeal
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A further 30% to 50% of all European ESG funds are expected to change their names in line with FCA and ESMA marketing guidelines in 2025
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Enthusiasm for equities did not translate to UK equity funds, which suffered £9.6bn outflows
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Investors withdrew £5.9b from investment funds over concerns about Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax changes
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They lost £25.33bn since 2021 but raked in £317m in November once Budget fears receded
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Active equity and fixed income funds saw positive inflows for the month
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September’s fund flow data showed investors taking action prior to the Autumn Budget, according to the Investment Association
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Fund-of-funds recorded the highest increase in sales, according to ISS Market Intelligence data
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