Investors not willing to part with defensive assets post-Brexit
The Investment Association’s August fund sales data showed investors still proceeding with caution after the Brexit vote, favouring fixed income and absolute return strategies.
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IA says hidden fund fees are like Loch Ness monster
A research paper published by the Investment Association has offered evidence which it says calls into question claims hidden fund fees are prevalent in the asset management industry.
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Referendum uncertainty triggered £3.5bn net outflow
The uncertainty stemming from the United Kingdom’s referendum on European Union membership was the main driver of a £3.5bn net outflow from UK asset managers in June, according to the Investment Association.
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APFI fears total return bias in UK Equity Income revamp
A shift in focus in UK equity income funds from yield to total return is an “annoying distraction” for fund pickers, as well as a compliance burden, according to the Association of Professional Fund Investors (APFI).
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IA to ask public about Equity Income after fund groups are split
The Investment Association has announced a plan to consult financial advisers and consumers over a possible change to its definition of an Equity Income fund.
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IA appoints independent fund fee advisory board
The Investment Association (IA) announced Monday it had assembled an independent advisory board of established industry figures to create a standardised disclosure framework for investment costs.
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PA ANALYSIS: Is the fixed income fund resurgence over already?
The latest set of Investment Association sales figures show fixed income funds enjoying a rare top of the table position in May, but will they rapidly fall from the affections of investors again?
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IA launches volatility managed sector to deal with outcome funds
The Investment Association has unveiled a new volatility-managed sector, to deal with the swelling ranks of unclassified funds.
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Retail sales back in the black according to IA
Retail sales of investment funds bounced back into positive territory in March according to the Investment Association.
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We need to talk about equity income, says Investment Association
The Investment Association has launched a consultation on possible changes to the rules applied to its equity income sectors.
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PA OPINION: Cummings must be a cheerleader for active management
As Chris Cummings prepares for his new role at the IA, there should be a clear plan in setting the record straight on asset management’s many positives.
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IA appoints Cummings as new chief exec
Former AIFA director general Chris Cummings has been appointed as chief executive of the Investment Association.
