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Better understanding drives demand for LDI
The issue of whether – or how – to use liability driven investment (LDI) strategies is by far the most important topic of discussion across the pension fund industry, according to the latest survey by the Investment Management Association (IMA).
Green consumers demand more than just product
As consumers become more demanding, companies wanting to profit from the growth in green consumerism need to do much more than just stock their shelves with green goods.
Another rate hike in the balance
The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at 5.75% was widely expected but that a further rate rise before the end of the year is 'in the balance', says F&C's Scott.
HSBC expands global multimanager capability
HSBC Investments’ multimanager team has been expanded to incorporate a dedicated team of property fund selection experts.
"It feels like '87," says Foreign & Colonial chief
Despite rising stock market volatility and the potential for a further correction in share prices, investors should "start lacing up their buying boots" was the message today from Jeremy Tigue, manager of the legendary £2.6 billion Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust.
Shakeout fails to stir positive equity market forecasts at Threadneedle
In the wake of last week’s market turbulence, Threadneedle examines the drivers behind the upset and its fund managers outline their forecasts for global equity markets.
Fidelity FundsNetwork: IMA's June Investment Fund Statistics
Commenting on the IMA’s June Investment Fund Statistics, Rob Fisher, Head of Sales and Marketing, Fidelity FundsNetwork said: “In stark contrast to the IMA’s latest statistics which show that net sales for ISAs were down by 43% in June compared to last year, FundsNetwork saw a 22% increase in sales over the same period.
Despite strong run, still stockpicking opportunities in UK small cap
Even though smaller companies have outperformed large cap companies in the UK in recent years, there are still stockpicking opportunities in the small cap sector.
Case for investing in Asia still strong
Stuart Parks, manager of Invesco Asia Trust Plc gives his view on the Asian markets: Asian stockmarkets have outperformed developed equity markets in the six months to the end of June 2007, as macroeconomic and corporate data has continued to remain robust.
James Hay adds 16 Lloyds TSB offshore funds to wrap platform
James Hay has added 16 offshore funds from Lloyds TSB to its wrap platform. The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,228 from 53 different providers.
New Star’s funds of funds continue to deliver strong outperformance
Seven out of eight New Star fund of funds portfolios outperform average unfettered funds of funds in their respective sectors over the past year.
Funds under management fall in June
Funds under management of UK domiciled investment funds were £463 billion in June, a fall of 1.6% from May but were 25% higher than June 2006, according to the Investment Management Association (IMA).
It’s all about time in the market not timing the market
As volatility returns to the world’s equity markets, Fidelity International, the leading investment management and services group, highlights the risk to savers trying to time their stock market investments.
Eighth consecutive appearance for ethical fund on Principal White List
F&C's Stewardship Income Fund, managed by Ted Scott and Hilary Aldridge, has once again made it onto the influential Principal White list of top performing UK Equity Income Funds.
Insurers under extreme weather pressure
Whilst it is not clear exactly how the current weather events in Europe are related to climate change, both the devastating floods in the UK and the heatwave affecting Central Europe show how vulnerable we are to extreme weather conditions.