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HSBC launches Renminbi Fixed Income fund

HSBC Global Asset Management this week launches the HSBC GIF RMB Fixed Income fund. The fund enables UK and European investors to gain access to Renminbi investments.

Threadneedle launches US Contrarian Fund

Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle), a leading international asset manager, has launched the Threadneedle (Lux) US Contrarian Core Equities Fund in its Luxembourg SICAV range.

Investing in the unloved - funds for the contrarian investor

With many investors currently unsure about where to go for the best returns, Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, suggests higher risk investors with a long term strategy may wish to consider a number of regions perceived by many as either out of favour or simply too risky.

Small offers diversification as well as beauty

Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes that smaller companies present investors with a diverse and relatively under-researched investment opportunity.

Legal & General broadens liquidity management offering

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a US dollar denominated liquidity fund, broadening a product range which includes one of the largest triple A rated IMMFA money market funds in the industry.

HSBC launches World Index portfolio range

HSBC Global Asset Management is to launch three new low cost portfolios which offer diversified access to global equity and bond markets, as well as alternative investments.

Is now the time to beef up exposure to credit?

Sterling investment grade credit spreads are at their widest level in over two years. A combination of weaker economic indicators and continued fear of a European sovereign default has weighed on the corporate bond market.

LV= enhances SIPP with Cofunds platform

Retirement specialist LV= has announced that access to investments via the Cofunds platform are now available through its SIPP, the Flexible Transitions Account (FTA).

JPMAM launches Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Fund

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced the launch of the JPM Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Fund.

Irish Life secures Standard Life Investments' Funds

Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that three of its top funds have been added to the pension platform of Irish Life Corporate Business, the biggest provider of employee benefit solutions in Ireland.

Schroders launches Brazilian Equity Fund

Schroders has announced the launch of Schroder ISF Brazilian Equity, which offers investors access to the dynamic growth potential of companies in the Brazilian equity market.

Baring Multi Asset Fund successfully weathers market volatility

The Baring Multi Asset Fund has performed well throughout 2011 and the recent market volatility, benefitting from its dynamic asset allocation strategy and swift reaction to economic triggers.

Brazilian equities back in favour says HSBC

The Brazilian equity market has reached a turning point and now presents a much- improved investment opportunity relative to other emerging and developed markets, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.

Standard Life UK Equity Income Unconstrained fund

Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains why investors may wish to broaden their horizons and seek a UK fund away from the norm, such as the Standard Life UK Equity Income Unconstrained fund.

Fidelity adds to the Moneybuilder range

Fidelity International has enhanced its MoneyBuilder range with the addition of its Fidelity Income Plus Fund which will be renamed Fidelity MoneyBuilder Dividend Fund from 28th September.