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HSBC GIF Global Macro II Fund
HSBC Global Asset Management this week launches the HSBC GIF Global Macro II Fund, a levered version of the group's flagship absolute return portfolio, the HSBC GIF Global Macro Fund.
Offshore emerging market funds top of performance tables
UK-domiciled emerging market funds are facing tough competition from offshore counterparts following their inclusion in the performance league tables from the first quarter of this year, as predicted by HSBC Global Asset Management and Baring Asset Management in December 2009.
UK equity unconstrained fund celebrates 5th birthday
Leading investment house Standard Life Investments announced that it is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its £232.1m UK Equity Unconstrained Fund.
JPM Infrastructure Fund receives A rating from OBSR
The JPM Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund has been awarded an OBSR A rating reflecting the research company's approval of the fund's well resourced research team, solid processes and good track record of meeting its objectives.
Emerging market consumers drive global luxury stocks higher
"Everything everywhere disappoints analysts" declared a recent headline in the Financial Times.
AEGON Target Healthcare Property Fund secures new investors
AEGON Asset Management has secured two more institutional investors, through DTZ Investment Management, for its innovative AEGON Target Healthcare Property Fund.
Japan fund managers ride out strong yen
The strong yen is not a major factor of concern for fund managers in the Japan equity sector, says Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest update.
Agribusiness is emerging as a notable investment theme
Companies around the world are seizing the opportunities presented by the future food production volume growth, according to Skye Macpherson, co-manager of the First State.
HSBC launches HSBC MSCI EM Far East ETF
HSBC continues to expand its range of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of the HSBC MSCI EM Far East ETF, which carries a highly competitive Total Expense Ratio (TER) of just 0.60%.
JO Hambro UK Equity Income fund
Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, outlines why investors seeking income from UK equity may wish to consider the JO Hambro UK Equity Income fund.
Pension schemes increase allocation to hedge funds
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has established that on average UK institutional investors are currently allocating 28% of their portfolios to alternative assets, an increase from 21% three years earlier.
HSBC launches hedged sterling share class
HSBC Global Asset Management has launched hedged sterling share classes for the HSBC GIF European Equity Alpha and HSBC GIF Global Emerging Markets Equity Alpha Funds, allowing sterling investors to avoid associated currency risk.
US double-dip unlikely, say Fidelity Portfolio Managers
Despite market fears that the US - and, indeed, most other major western economies - will experience a double-dip, US portfolio managers at Fidelity Investment Managers believe the probability of another recession is low.
Brazil in investment sweet spot amid countdown to election
The Brazilian markets' remarkably calm behaviour leading up to the October Presidential election demonstrates the success of the political and economic improvements over the past decade and strengthens the investment case for this country, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.
Threadneedle named leading SRI fund manager in 2010
Threadneedle Asset Management has been named Leading Fund Management Firm for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) in the latest Thomson Reuters Extel/UKSIF Socially Responsible Investing & Sustainability Survey.