How Psigma has positioned for “negative” turn in asset markets
Discretionary manager Psigma has upped its defensive exposure amid fears asset markets will face a lengthy downturn from next year.
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Are investors becoming complacent to risk?
Rising equity markets and falling levels of volatility place investors at the risk of becoming complacent, according to Schroders’ chief economist Keith Wade.
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Did US equity managers have reason to be cheerful on Independence Day?
On 4 July 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and broke free from the shackles of the British Empire as a new nation – the United States of America. Some 241 years later, we gauge US equity managers’ opinions on the sector. Are there reasons to celebrate or is it time to…
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UBS reveals major shake up to wealth business
UBS Group is overhauling its wealth management businesses in Europe and emerging markets by reducing its booking hubs to three from around 10 and has announced a senior management restructure.
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Why Neptune’s Geffen has lost faith in domestic stocks
Neptune Investment Management’s Robin Geffen has pointed to the UK’s “fundamentally weak” economy in his latest update as the key reason for avoiding domestic cyclical and banking stocks.
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Sanlam Four adds manager to Strategic Bond fund
Sanlam Four has boosted the management capabilities on its Strategic Bond fund with the hire of Francois Kotze as assistant manager.
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Octopus Titan VCT planning mammoth fundraising
Octopus Investments is planning the largest venture capital trust fundraise in history later this summer when it will seek to raise £200m into its Titan VCT.
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Argos acquisition pays off as Sainsbury’s posts strong growth
Sainsbury’s surprised the market this morning by announcing a 2.3% increase in like-for-like retail sales in the first quarter.
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The 10 best-performing Europe funds of 2017 so far
Europe has been among the most unexpected success stories for investors in the first half of 2017, but which funds have made the most of the opportunity on the continent?
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Morningstar downgrades First State Global Resources funds
Morningstar has downgraded two of First State’s Global Resources funds from silver to neutral after the departure of two key personnel.
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Seneca elevates Delic to fund manager
Seneca Investment Managers has promoted Tom Delic to fund manager within its multi-asset investment team.
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UK fund managers fear dud deal on Brexit
Most UK fund managers fear the government has no idea what the asset management industry needs from Brexit to secure a good deal, according to research by consultancy MJ Hudson.
