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Market volatility continues after US rate cut
Equities in emerging markets rallied after the unexpected 0.75% cut in the benchmark US Fed Funds rate made on Tuesday, but fell back again on Wednesday in another period of volatile trade.
Schroders maximises income in turbulent times
Schroder Income Maximiser has delivered its income target of 7% for the second year running. In its first year, Schroder Income Maximiser delivered an income payment of 7.4%, followed by 7.3% in its second year.
IMA calls for abolition of fund stamp duty reserve tax
Responding to the Treasury/HMRC Discussion Paper on simplification of the Schedule 19 Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) regime, the Investment Management Association (IMA) argues that total abolition remains the best option for the UK in order to stem the flow of funds offshore, where investors perceive them to be less heavily taxed.
Market falls provide reality check for Asia Pacific equities
Following the sharp declines in Asian equities of the past days, Aberdeen believes any further share price corrections would be good for the financial health of the region and create opportunities for investors.
Threadneedle: market conditions
Risk assets in general have had a dreadful start to 2008 with increasing fears of a recession in the US driving markets significantly lower.
Is the Fed overreacting?
Simon Ward, Economist at New Star Asset Management, comments: “The Fed’s “surprise” 75 bp rate cut looks questionable, for three reasons:
James Hay reveals best selling funds across its platforms in 2007
James Hay, the UK SIPP provider, has revealed the best selling funds from its Wrap and SIPP platforms in 2007.
Select property fund increases direct Asia pacific exposure
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, has announced that it has made its second direct investment in the Asia Pacific property market with the acquisition of a property in Sydney, Australia for AU$26m.
US Federal Reserve interest rate cut
As the US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by 0.75%, Richard Woolnough, manager of the M&G Optimal Income Fund, comments on the outlook for bond markets:
Fed rate cut
Ted Scott, manager of F&C's UK Growth & Income Fund, comments: "The rate cut is a response to the rapidly deteriorating economic conditions that the market is increasingly factoring in
Market turmoil - fortune favours the bold
Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments on the recent turmoil in global markets:
Gold, platinum and diamonds to shine on in 2008
Alliance Trust today forecast that a combination of rising demand from Asian economies and a continuing global tightness of supply will result in another strong year for the mining sector.
Scottish Widows Life and Pension Property Funds
Scottish Widows has introduced a 180-day delay period for certain transactions involving the Scottish Widows Life Property Fund and the Scottish Widows Pension Property Fund.
New unconstrained European equity fund from Fidelity
Fidelity International has launched the Fidelity Funds European Special Situations Fund, an unconstrained and concentrated equity fund within the Fidelity SICAV.
Virgin Money launches new ‘Climate Change Fund’
As consumers increasingly look to go green, research reveals that investing in environmentally aware companies can improve investment performance.