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Scott cautious as markets wobble, challenging time ahead for consumers
Leading fund manager Ted Scott, manager of the F&C UK Growth & Income Fund, has been enjoying a stellar start to the year. However, when it comes to the outlook for equity markets he is warning that investors could face tougher times ahead.
Multi-asset absolute return fund benefits from high hedge fund weighting
The Old Mutual Global Dynamic Fund, a multi asset absolute return fund managed by Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (‘OMAM’), continues to achieve its objective of generating absolute returns in all market conditions, helped by strong returns across its range of holdings and its hedge fund weighting.
UK mining sector
Results from Vedanta Resources last week indicated that the demand for industrial metals remains strong and does not emanate just from China. Vedanta, which operates predominantly in India, managed to more than double its EBITDA last year, to US$2.7 billion.
Awdry hits one year anniversary
The 12th June 2007 marks the first anniversary of Charlie Awdry becoming fund manager of the Gartmore China Opportunities Fund.
AXA IOM launches Bramdean Alternatives Fund
AXA Isle of Man Limited has announced the launch of the AXA IOM Bramdean Alternatives Fund, giving its clients exclusive access to the newly launched Bramdean Alternatives Limited fund through an offshore bond wrapper.
S&P: Excellent Q1 for funds-of-hedge-funds
Funds-of-hedge-funds rated by Standard & Poor’s Fund Services, the leading provider of qualitative fund management ratings, had an excellent first quarter, all delivering positive returns, says S&P.
June is Property Month at Barclays Stockbrokers
Barclays Stockbrokers today announced that it is designating June as its “Property Month”.
Financial Express Analytics gives Hong Kong Fund Market The Edge
Financial Express, a pioneer of internet based fund research and analysis products, is firmly taking a grip on the Hong Kong investment market with the release of its fund research and analysis package, Analytics.
S&P assigns "A" Rating to Legal & General Growth Trust
Standard & Poor’s Fund Services, the leading provider of qualitative fund management ratings, has assigned a "A" Fund Management Rating to Legal & General Growth Trust, following a detailed qualitative evaluation of the investment process and management of this fund.
James Hay adds New Star Funds to Wrap platform
James Hay has added the New Star International Property Fund and the New Star Hidden Value Fund to its Wrap platform.
JPMorgan Asset Management launches total return Life funds
JPMorgan Asset Management (‘JPMAM’) has announced the launch of the JPM Life Capital Preservation Fund and the JPM Life Capital Appreciation Fund (‘the Funds’).
F&C appointed as sub-adviser on new Calvert fund
Calvert launches international small- and mid-cap growth fund offering investment opportunitiesaround the globe.
Outlook for commercial property in Asia pacific
Simon Tyrrell, acquisitions manager Asia, at New Star Asset Management and part of the team managing the New Star International Property Fund provides comments on the Asian commercial property market:
Analysis of small, mid versus large cap stocks
Threadneedle Investments - Mega caps are mega cheap. There has been a massive shift in the valuation profile of the UK market over the past few years.
Schroders launches climate change fund
Schroders announces the launch of the Schroders Global Climate Change Fund which opens to investors in September 2007.