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Gartmore funds selected by the Hartford
Gartmore is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Hartford Life Limited, a subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG), to be one of 13 fund providers offered to The Hartford's customers.
Stewardship International reaps rewards from alternative energy
American company Fuelcell Energy, one of the more speculative holdings within the ethical Stewardship International Fund, proved its commercial viability last week when its share price skyrocketed by 20 per cent on the back of a lucrative contract with the state of Connecticut’s Clean Energy Fund. Sophie Horsfall, manager of the Stewardship International Fund, said the company is moving from being an early stage business to one which could generate significant profits for its investors.
Strategic bond manager reduces high yield but builds up US position
Citywire AAA-rated Fatima Luis has reduced the high yield exposure in the F&C Strategic Bond Fund to 46 per cent, the lowest level in recent years.
Jupiter European Income to target yield of 3%
Jupiter will be launching its European Income fund on 8th May with a target income yield of 3% net.
Apple grabs Gartmore’s attention
Apple, the maker of the iconic iPod, has recently grabbed the headlines for both good and bad reasons, although this may have obscured the real story about the potential of its computer business.
F&C makes commitment to tackling climate change
F&C recognises that climate change is one of the single biggest challenges facing the world today, and that unless we tackle it head on, the consequences will not only be detrimental for the environment but for the global economy as well.
Expand your real estate portfolio with a property securities fund
Bricks & mortar funds can miss out on residential developments and other growing sectors driven by demographic trends, says Fidelity International.
SLI launches FunDChoices DC investment platform
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest institutional fund managers in the UK, has announced the official launch of FUNDCHOICES, its new ‘investment only’ fund platform for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
SWIP welcomes launch of G-REITs
Ian Hally, Investment Director, Real Estate Securities at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) comments on the launch in Germany of G-REITs, following approval today by the Bundesrat:
M& A boost for F&C funds
F&C funds continue to benefit from M& A activity as news of a bidding war surrounding restaurant group La Tasca and the proposed merger of house builders Taylor Woodrow and George Wimpey hit the headlines.
Bernanke 'uncomfortable' about inflation
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke injected some doubts into hopes that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in the near future by warning inflation was still a problem.
Dynamic distribution fund breaks £50m
Standard Life Investments, a leading fund manager, today celebrates a milestone for its Authorised Unit Trust, The Dynamic Distribution Fund, as its funds under management pass through £50m.
EM set to suffer correction ‘within weeks’, warns Hexam
Emerging market countries are likely to suffer another major correction within weeks, according to Hexam Capital Partners fund manager Bryan Collings.
Jupiter to transfer Preference Fund to Premier Portfolio Managers
Jupiter will transfer the Jupiter Preference Fund to Premier Portfolio Managers Limited (Premier) with effect from the close of business on the 27 April 2007.
Legal & General purchases three West End offices
Legal & General’s UK Property Trust has celebrated its 1 year anniversary by purchasing 3 West End offices: