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New issuance brings hope for battered credit market

After months of turmoil, fund managers are beginning to find new opportunities in the credit markets, as issuance of bonds re-emerges following recent relative stability.

Nestle continues to impress

Nestle shares soared last week after the Swiss-quoted group reported full-year profits ahead of consensus estimates, capping off a remarkable year for the food manufacturing giant.

Positive aspects to housing data – Gartmore Sub-Adviser Marsico

The recent set of economic indicators about the US housing market conveys a mixed picture about the sector’s health, according to Colorado-based Marsico Capital Management, sub-adviser to Gartmore’s US Opportunities, Gartmore’s SICAV US Opportunities and Gartmore’s US Growth Funds.

Merchant Investors links to Sanlam flagship funds

Merchant Investors, the specialist pensions and investment provider, has added the Sanlam Global Financial Fund, Sanlam Global Best Ideas Fund and Sanlam UK Equity Fund, to the range of fund links available through its OneSIPP, onshore bonds and other products.

Positive outlook for investors in Russia, says Barings

As the latest polls predict a landslide victory for Dimitry Medvedev in the Russian presidential elections this weekend, Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes Russia continues to be an attractive investment opportunity throughout 2008.

Deadline approaches for Jupiter India Fund offer period

The deadline for investors seeking to take advantage of the fixed offer price on Jupiter's newly-launched India Fund is fast approaching.

Charities braced for the market storm

Despite continuing instability in the investment markets, UK charities remain cautiously optimistic for 2008, with almost half (48%) anticipating returns of 8% or more, according to the 7th annual JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) Charities Survey

New Star voted best Multi-Manager Group 2008

New Star is delighted to announce that Mark Harris, head of the New Star fund of funds team, has been rated ‘AA’ by Citywire.

Santander on markets and the upcoming election in Russia

Jorge Fernandez Amman, Emerging Europe fund manager at Santander Asset Management comments on the prospects for Russian markets in the run-up to the Presidential election on 2 March.

Half of IFAs plan to boost multi-manager exposure in 2008

One in two IFAs plan to boost the amount of assets they place with multi-managers during 2008, according to research from Resolution Asset Management and Simply Biz, the compliance services provider.

James Hay adds Allianz and Martin Currie funds

James Hay has added two key funds from top investment managers to its Wrap & SIPP fund platforms.

SWIP launches European Income fund

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has launched its European Income fund within its UK OEIC range to meet increasing investor demand for equity income funds.

European small caps to bounce back

Smaller company share prices have made an inauspicious start to the year, but according to Citywire A-rated Crispin Longden, manager of the European Assets Trust and F&C European SmallCap Fund, such has been the speed and magnitude of price falls since July 2007, that at least a short-term bounce back looks increasingly likely.

Stock-pickers to benefit from volatility, says F&C's Doel

Current volatility is punishing managers who rely on the market to do most of their work. However today's market conditions are creating a steady supply of attractive opportunities for dedicated stock-pickers.

Top of the top ups

While much attention on Child Trust Funds has focused on the volume of government vouchers that have been issued and lost, F&C reports that the overwhelming majority of parents and grandparents in its CTF have been putting their hands in their own wallets and topping up their children's accounts.