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Emerging market equity values compelling
Despite stable growth and low interest rates in emerging markets, Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes that equities are still lagging and valuations remain attractive, particularly in Asia.
Friends Provident International adds 13 new funds
Friends Provident International (FPI) has announced the launch of a further 13 new fund links, which takes the total number on the FPIL mirror funds platform to more than 180.
‘A’ rating for SLI’s UK Equity Growth Fund
Leading investment house, Standard Life Investments’ UK Equity Growth Fund has been awarded an OBSR ‘A’ Rating.
Mexico resilient as US slows
Mexico has been one of the best performing markets year to date – up 9.9% in US$ terms - despite the economy's exposure to the slowdown in the US.
More kids cash goes missing
With the Government's Child Trust Fund initiative reaching its third anniversary since inception, it seems that giving money away is still no easy task.
More 'dirty laundry to be aired' despite market rally
This week's rally in stock prices has been seen by some as a sign that most of 'the dirty laundry' from the credit crunch has now been 'put out to air', but according to Jeremy Tigue, manager of the Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust
Siefores expected to boost Mexican Equity Investment
The introduction of new pension legislation in Mexico under the System of Retirement Savings Act is expected to encourage investment in the country’s equity market.
Market volatility reveals some good buying opportunities in Europe
“Volatility remains the prevailing theme for Europe’s equity markets”, say Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, Managers of the Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund and the Gartmore SICAV Continental European Fund.
New Star’s Richard Pease gives his outlook on Europe
The New Star European Growth Fund, managed by Richard Pease, is in the top ten per cent of funds in its sector both since launch and in the three months to 29 February 2008.
Life Trust launches new cash fund
Life Trust has announced the introduction of the LT Henderson Liquid Assets Fund for investors in its Longevity Income Plan (LIP).
Fidelity International real estate business expands into Germany
Fidelity International’s Real Estate Business is planning to expand into the Continental European market with the opening of a dedicated Fidelity Real Estate Business office in Munich, and the first German purchase for Fidelity’s new Pan European Real Estate Fund.
Leading global asset manager enhances U.S. presence
Threadneedle, a leading global asset manager based in London, is to expand its presence in the US market.
Risk-based funds set to make deep in-roads
Speaking on the first anniversary of the launch of F&C's Lifestyle fund range, John Yule, Head of UK Retail Distribution at F&C said he expected to see significant momentum in the growth of risk-based funds in the UK market fuelled by developments in the regulatory and distribution landscape.
New Star and TATA Asset Management to launch India fund
New Star is pleased to announce a partnership with TATA Asset Management part of the TATA Group, one of India’s largest business conglomerates.
Seven Aberdeen funds gain S&P ratings
Standard & Poor’s has reviewed seven funds run by Aberdeen Asset Managers, and awarded them with ratings as follows: