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Thames River to launch UCITS III absolute return fund
Thames River, the boutique fund manager which is part of the F&C group, is set to launch a new UCITS III absolute return fund in May focused on global high yield bonds.
Additional flexibility boosts SWIP’s Sterling Short Term Fund
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership's (SWIP's) expertise in fixed income fund management has been showcased by the stellar performance of the SWIP Sterling Short Term Fund as it passes its fifth birthday mark.
Managed fund managers cool on emerging markets equities
Managers of funds in the managed/asset allocation sector are moving away from emerging markets equities, said Standard & Poor’s Fund Services in its latest review of the sector.
BlackRock expands equity income offering
BlackRock has announced plans to launch three new equity income funds available to UK investors from 31st March 2011, pending regulatory approval, meeting increased investor appetite for income in today's low yielding interest rate and high inflation environment.
db X-trackers launches global real estate ETF
Deutsche Bank's exchange traded funds (ETF) platform, db X-trackers, has launched an ETF that gives investors exposure to the global listed real estate market.
Fixed income fund managers consider bolder measures
Fixed income fund managers are becoming more benchmark-agnostic in their investment approach in the face of interest rate risk, says Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest report on the global fixed income sector.
Emerging market inflation presents key risk and opportunity
Inflation has reared its ugly head once again, with emerging markets being a particular focus of concern, reflecting in particular higher commodity prices and tighter capacity constraints.
AXA adds new fund to Tailored Selection
AXA Wealth has announced that the Standard Life Investments Global Absolute Return Strategies (GARS) Fund has now been added to the Tailored Selection.
Fund your ISA
Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains why savers and investors alike should plan to make the most of their ISA allowance and outlines the benefits of a Stocks & Shares ISA that invests in funds.
Highbridge launches Diversified Commodities Fund
Highbridge Capital Management, the alternatives investment management arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has launched the Highbridge Diversified Commodities Fund offering investors access to commodities futures in a UCITs III format, the first of its kind.
Precious metals are 2010's top performing asset
Precious metals were the best performing asset class for the second successive year and the fourth time in the past five years, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
China - is the party over for investors?
Standard Life Investments, a leading investment house, predicts that inflationary pressures in China will create difficult decisions for policy makers inside and outside the country.
High yield debt still favoured by UK fixed income managers
UK fixed income fund managers are positive about the continuing strong performance of high yield debt, says Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest sector update.
Friends Provident offers new mirror funds
Friends Provident International (FPI) is launching three new mirror funds that can help shelter investors from global inflationary pressures and continuing stock market and currency volatility.
Barclays Wealth expands Optimiser range
Barclays Wealth has expanded its popular Optimiser range with the launch of a new product for investors looking for low risk exposure to China.