Investment Funds

Seven is the magic number for investors in HSBC’s Guaranteed Capital Account

The latest Bank of England Base Rate increase spells good news for those investors who recently took advantage of HSBC’s Guaranteed Capital Account. With the full 0.25 per cent increase being passed onto the income element of their investment - top end rates now standing at a magic 7.00 per cent Gross (7.23 per cent AER).

Select Property Fund extends direct property portfolio

Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, today announced that its Select Property Fund has bolstered its direct property portfolio with acquisitions in Germany and Poland.

Fidelity International finds opportunities in US agricultural commodities

Bob Haber, manager of the Fidelity American Special Situations Fund, is currently finding opportunities in commodities.

Barclays offers access to global property with new investment note

Barclays Stockbrokers has announced the launch of a new Investment Note offering investors access to the diverse global property market.

Equity income opportunities to be found across Europe

Fidelity’s MultiManager Investment Team has increased the exposure to Europe within the Fidelity MultiManager Distribution Fund, with the addition of the first ‘European Equity Income Fund’ to the portfolio.

Strong dividend growth amongst global growth investment companies

The Global Growth investment company sector has been serving up returns for shareholders for decades. In particular, over the last 3, 5 and 10 years it has outperformed the FTSE All World Index by a considerable amount.

Old Mutual launches Global Statistical Arbitrage Fund

Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (‘OMAM’) announces the launch of the Old Mutual Global Statistical Arbitrage Fund, a specialist fund which leverages OMAM’s proven statistical arbitrage capabilities.

AEGON and UBS link to offer UK pension buy-out service

AEGON UK and UBS Global Asset Management are joining forces to offer a bespoke service to help companies deal with their pension fund liabilities. The joint approach is currently being discussed by UBS with a number of clients and will be marketed more broadly in due course.

F&C's Larson comments on Brazil upgrade

Commenting on Standard & Poor's upgrade of Brazil to BB+ this week, Urban Larson, director for F&C Emerging Equities, said: "S&P's announcement demonstrates that confidence in the Brazilian market is growing with two out of the three major ratings agencies rating the country just one notch below investment grade.

F&C calls for biofuels sustainability standards

As concerns about the sustainability implications of biofuels reach fever pitch, responsible investor F&C has entered the political fray with a submission to the UK Government’s consultation on its proposed new biofuels policy, which closes today.

Dalgliesh allays fears of property crash in China

Returning from a recent trip to China, Peter Dalgliesh manager of Pacific Assets Trust, said there was sufficient evidence to suggest that the outlook for the physical property market remained positive despite fears of government tightening in the sector.

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