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Does a $2 pound herald economic recession for the UK?
Sterling last nudged $2 in the late summer of 1992 as the beleaguered Conservative Government of the day imposed successive interest rate rises in a futile attempt to keep the UK in the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM). When the UK crashed out of the ERM, the pound fell back against the dollar.
F&C's Asia specialists stay focused on small caps and soft commodities
Speaking at a briefing in London today (4 July 2007), two leading Asia specialist fund managers reaffirmed their belief that despite a decade of outperformance the greatest stock opportunities in the region are still to be found among small and mid cap stocks.
Prince Charles beats Bono and Blair at saving the world
The Live Earth event on July 7 follows on from Live8 and Live Aid when millions of people across the world will again unite in their support of a global issue, on this occasion to combat the climate change crisis.
Zurich expands fund proposition
Zurich has strengthened its fund proposition with the appointment of three new fund management groups - Midas Capital, Neptune Investment Management and Resolution Asset Argonaut - and has also introduced 18 new fund links which are now available through its investment and pension propositions.
Barclays Stockbrokers comments on tomorrow’s MPC decision
Despite the steadily increasing base rate, and recent strong house price inflation, Barclays Stockbrokers research as found that people are still strongly in favour of investing in property.
James Hay adds UBS US 130/30 fund to wrap platform
James Hay has added the UBS US 130/30 Fund to its Wrap platform. The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,151 from 50 different providers.
Specialist sector holds on to top spot
Fidelity FundsNetwork has announced the top 10 best selling funds and sectors on the platform this year to date. Invesco Perpetual High Income Fund and the Specialist sector each rank as the number 1 best sellers in their respective categories, while UK Equity Income and Property Funds dominate the best selling funds in general.
Threadneedle first thought on US Equities
On the eve of Independence Day, Cormac Weldon, head of US Equities at Threadneedle Investments, makes the investment case for US Equities:
Jupiter opens Asia Pacific Hedge Fund to external investors
Jupiter is opening its Asia Pacific hedge fund to external investment with effect from 2 July 2007.
Morgan Stanley Funds - Euro Enhanced Yield Fund assigned 'AAf/S1+' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'AAf' fund credit quality rating and 'S1+' volatility rating to the Morgan Stanley Funds PLC - Euro Enhanced Yield Fund.
OBSR upgrades F&C Multi-Manager funds
F&C's market leading multi-manager funds continue to gain momentum with the news this week that leading fund research firm Old Broad Street Research have upgraded four of our unfettered funds of funds to AA status.
New Star International Property Fund available on Skandia and FundsNetwork platforms
The New Star International Property Fund, a unique open-ended international direct commercial property fund that offers a diversified portfolio of properties in Europe, Asia and Australasia, is now available on both the Skandia and FundsNetwork platforms.
JPMorgan to make pricing reforms
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has announced to its shareholders a widespread change to its pricing structure across its UK OEIC range.
New Star’s verdict on property markets in continental Europe
In this note, Stuart Webster, Head of Global Property at New Star Asset Management, provides an update of the team’s views on property within Continental Europe.
Think outside the Black Box
The rise in popularity of quantitative investment strategies, structured products and sophisticated risk management tools, often coined "black box" investing, is creating ever more opportunities for traditional fundamental investors according to Makis Kaketsis, manager of the top-quartile F&C UK Dynamic Fund.