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IMA calls for re-think on proposals for covered bond regime
The Investment Management Association (IMA) has called on the Treasury and Financial Services Authority (FSA) to re-consider their proposals for a UK Recognised Covered Bond regime to ensure that investors are not put at risk through exposure to low quality assets such as sub-prime products.
Straight As for F&C's money market contenders
F&C's two money market funds, the F&C Money Markets fund and the F&C Sterling Enhanced Cash fund, have been awarded a AAA rating and a AA rating respectively by ratings agency Fitch.
Multi Manager recognises value in Bricks 'n Mortar
When visibility returns to markets and volatility dies down, commercial property trusts can offer investors the potential for strong long term gains according to Richard Philbin, Head of Fund of Funds at F&C.
US investors recognise 'value' in healthcare
Savvy investors are using the sell-off in value stocks to buy companies with strong long term growth potential.
Calls for clarity after Kyoto
Following a report that describes the Kyoto Protocol as a failure for not having achieved carbon emission reductions, F&C's climate change expert Vicki Bakhshi said Kyoto has succeeded as the driver behind the creation of important regulatory frameworks and mechanisms which are crucial in the fight against climate change.
Gartmore Seeks Growth from an Agricultural Theme
Having entered a riskier stage in the investment cycle, it could pay to look at alternative investment themes, according to Bambos Hambi, head of MultiManager at Gartmore Investment Management. “This becomes especially pertinent as global growth, although still positive, appears to be slowing.”
Gartmore’s Burvill stays cautious
Last week’s downbeat statement from Caterpillar of the US and comments made by G7 finance ministers at the weekend suggest that, for some at least, the ramifications of the summer’s credit crisis is set to rumble on.
Morningstar: F&C Stewardship Growth Fund
Chetan Modi, Morningstar's investment fund analyst, comments: "For investors looking for a strict socially responsible fund and who aren't primarily concerned about performance, we feel this is a worthy choice. However, investors should be aware that due to its limited investment universe, the odds of this fund outperforming its peer group are stacked firmly against it."
Pension Funds turn to multi-asset target return strategies
Baring Asset Management (Barings), the international investment management firm, has won more than £500 million in assets from UK pension funds for multi-asset targeted return portfolios so far in 2007.
Rensburg Corporate Bond Fund – Rising above the fray
The recent turmoil in financial markets has clearly caused much anxiety for investors in most markets; none more so than those in the area where it all started – corporate debt.
Further gains in Chinese equities expected
Chinese equities are likely to continue exceeding investors' expectations during the coming years, according to Philip Ehrmann, manager of the Jupiter China Fund.
Gartmore continues support for the Barbarians
Gartmore, one of the UK’s leading investment management specialists, is to continue its association with the Barbarian Football Club.
Region now driving force of global growth and confidence
Transformation of Asian markets means growth sustainable, claims Fidelity International. Ten years on from the Asian Crisis, many still view Asia as a high risk investment.
Threadneedle launches 130/30 strategy fund
Threadneedle has launched the first fund in its 130/30 strategy range, the Threadneedle American Extended Alpha Fund, to be managed by US equities fund manager, Stephen Moore.
Morningstar: CF Macquarie Global Infrastructure Securities fund
Chetan Modi, Morningstar's investment fund analyst, comments: "The fund holds some appeal, but we have several concerns. Potential investors need to carefully consider the risks before buying in, particularly those pertaining to the sustainability of recent performance among infrastructure equities in the near term."