UK equity outflows continue as investors look globally
Investors continued to shun UK equities in July, instead preferring to invest globally and in corporate bonds, according to the latest Investment Association statistics.
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IA to consult on hidden charge criticisms
Asset managers have fired a major shot in their battle to win over sceptical politicians, regulators and clients with the launch of a public consultation on a new costs and charges disclosure scheme.
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IA to open Volatility Managed sector on 3 April
The Investment Association (IA) has confirmed it will be launching its Volatility Managed sector on 3 April to accommodate the growing number of outcome-oriented funds currently crowding the IA Unclassified peer group.
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IA stats show £1bn UK outflows in July
The latest statistics from the Investment Association showed net outflows of £1bn from United Kingdom funds in July, during the aftermath of the vote to leave the European Union.
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PA ANALYSIS: Equity Income ‘cross roads’ highlights broader challenge
The UK Equity Income Sector has, for many years been the show piece of the UK fund management sector.
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More flexibility on exec pay needed to rebuild public trust – IA
Current executive pay structures both fail to incentivise performance and add to a growing reputational risk for all market participants, the Investment Association’s Executive Remuneration Working Group has said.
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Daniel Godfrey hired by FCA
Former Investment Association chief Daniel Godfrey has been hired by the Financial Conduct Authority on a consultancy basis, a spokesperson said.
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Absolute return reclaims top spot in Feb fund flows – IA
Targeted absolute return was the top-selling IA sector in February with net retail sales of £243m, said the Investment Association.
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Gulf between investment and savings returns exposed
The gulf between the returns from cash and investments during the past seven years of 0.5% rates has been quantified by research from the Investment Association.
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IA’s Sears on restructuring and the search for clarity
The Investment Association is seeking out fresh ways of working as it splits into three core divisions.
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Money market fund sales surge tenfold as total AUM hits record
Investor appetite for cash grew markedly in 2015, the latest set of Investment Association fund statistics show.
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Ex-IA chief joins fintech firm Moneybox
Daniel Godfrey, former CEO of the Investment Association has joined Moneybox, a savings and investment app has as advisor.