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Threadneedle launches China opportunities fund
Threadneedle Investments has added a new fund to its Far East & Asian Equity range with the launch of the Threadneedle China Opportunities Fund.
F&C welcomes proposals to allow greater access to alternative assets
Leading fund group F&C Investments has welcomed this week's announcement from the Financial Services Authority proposing to widen the access to hedge funds and other alternative investments through the development of Funds of Alternative Investment Funds (FAIFs).
Investment funds under management rise in February
Investment funds under management of £448 billion in February saw a rise of less than one percent from January but were 21% higher than February 2006. ISA funds under management of £52 billion also rose less than one percent, but were 10% higher than the previous year.
New Star fund of funds team reap rewards of Uranium price surge
The price of uranium has increased eightfold during the past three years, driven by a large supply/demand imbalance. The entrance of speculative buyers in the market has seen the price surge to $85/lb in recent weeks, its highest-ever level, with many predicting a rise to $100/lb this year.
Ethical investment goes from strength to strength
When it comes to investing ethically Britons are showing their credentials by putting their pounds where their principles are, according to research by Friends Provident, which launched the UK’s first retail ethical fund in 1984.
Friends Provident offers mirror link fund to Asia Pacific SICAV
Friends Provident International (FPI) has introduced a new mirror fund link to the Martin Currie Asia Pacific SICAV, distributed on an exclusive basis until 29 June 2007.
A further $95.2 million raised for New Star’s hedge fund security
New Star Asset Management is pleased to announce it has raised an additional $95.2 million for a second tranche of Hedge ETS.
New Star enters private equity market
New Star Asset Management is pleased to announce that it is entering the private equity market through the creation of a fund of funds vehicle to be named New Star Private Equity Investment Trust PLC (“NSPEIT”).
S&P highlights diversification benefits of funds of hedge funds
Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has warned about some of the risks of direct investment in hedge funds, thrown into sharp relief by the collapse of multi-strategy hedge fund Amaranth Advisors last September.
JPMAM named Best Large Group in S&P’s European Fund Awards
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has been named Best Large Group over one year, and Runner-Up over three years by Standard and Poor’s in its European Fund Awards 2007.
Gartmore Global Focus Fund posits alternatives to heavily taxed gas guzzlers
While Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, maintained his capacity to surprise in his 11th budget with a cut in income tax, some of his other proposals had been widely flagged in advance.
Fidelity named Best Large Group in S&P’s European Fund Awards
Fidelity International announces today that it has been named Best Large Group over 3 and 5 years by Standard and Poor’s in their European Fund Awards 2007. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has been named Best Large Group over a 3 year period.
F&C achieves first close on European private equity fund of funds
F&C Investments has successfully launched a new private equity fund of funds with a European mid market focus, providing further evidence of the group's strategic drive into more specialist investment areas.
F&C takes 1st and 2nd place in UK Equity Income sector
F&C UK Growth & Income Fund and Stewardship Income Fund, both managed by Ted Scott, have taken first and second place respectively in the competitive IMA UK Equity Income sector over 12 months to date.
Markets - is the downturn over?
After a turbulent period for markets, Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments provides an update on the outlook for markets.