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AXA goes for six with M&G
AXA Wealth Management's range now includes two further M&G flagship retail funds. The £1.1 billion S&P 'AA' rated M&G American Fund and £1.2 billion M&G Property Portfolio are now offered via AXA Life's pensions and investments platforms.
New Star: Best Multi-Manager Group 2007
New Star is delighted to announce that it has won two individual fund categories and the prestigious overall award for Best Multi-Manager Group at the 2007 Professional Adviser Awards.
2008 market outlook from HSBC Investments
World Economic Growth will slow during 2008, with the recent turbulence in financial markets triggered in the US seen as the chief catalyst. The key question, however, surrounds whether global markets will suffer a ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ landing.
Ignore market cycles at your peril
The J O Hambro Capital Management UK Opportunities Fund has just celebrated its two year anniversary under the management of John Wood, senior fund manager and Ben Leyland, co-manager.
IFAs and fund managers generally optimistic about markets’ prospects
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) and Unbiased.co.uk have published the results of their fifth joint annual poll of investment company fund managers and IFAs, gauging their views for the year ahead.
Bali agreement sets course towards profit boost for green firms
Commenting on the outcome of the United Nations talks on climate change in Bali, Emma Howard Boyd, Head of Socially Responsible Investment, said: "The outcome of the Bali conference underlines the commitment of governments around the globe to seriously tackle the issues around climate change.
Strong year for fund raising, but a year of two halves
Despite a volatile year for equities, it’s been an active year for the investment company sector, with a string of new issues and fund raising activity, says the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).
OFI REIM and F&C to raise €300m with second property vehicle
Building on the success launch of their first real estate vehicle which raised in excess of €200m in 2005/2006, F&C and Paris-based real-estate specialists OFI REIM are teaming up again.
SLI wins £140m UNISON Mandate
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments today announced that it has been appointed by UNISON, one of the largest trade unions in Britain, to manage an active UK and Overseas Equity portfolio valued at over £140m.
Santander Asset Management launches Emerging Markets Fund
Santander Asset Management UK has expanded its product range with the launch of a new Emerging Markets Fund. This new fund will form part of a new Global Equity Growth Portfolio, available exclusively to Abbey’s Premium Investments clients.
Insight Investment monthly income fund receives ‘AA’ rating
The Insight Investment Monthly Income Fund has achieved an ‘AA’ Fund Management rating by Standard and Poor’s Fund Services, in recognition of its clear purpose, experienced team and disciplined process.
Calls to protect 'Made in China'
With product safety scares at the centre of discussions during recent China-US trade talks, Western retailers and Chinese manufacturers must act fast to protect the 'Made in China' label, said Karina Litvack, Head of Governance & Sustainable Investment (GSI) at F&C.
Hedge funds eye 'distressed' opportunities
As the subprime crisis continues to unfold, attractive opportunities for the hedge fund sector continue emerging, according to Francois Barthelemy, partner at F&C Partners.
SLI picks up another UK smaller companies award
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments, is celebrating following the announcement that its UK Smaller Companies Fund has won the UK Smaller Companies fund sector category at the Trustnet Awards 2008.
Global financials 2008 outlook
Global financials 2008 outlook by Guy de Blonay, manager of the New Star Global Financials Fund: “It is easy to believe that financials did badly in 2007 and anyone invested in investment banks or mortgage banks in the more developed parts of the world may be nursing losses.