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F&C Multi Manager Team purchase US ‘active’ fund
F&C's Multi Manager Team have introduced an ‘active' US exposure to their overseas equity allocation across the F&C Lifestyle and F&C Multi Manager portfolios.
New online funds service launched in time for ISA season
Fair Investment Company has launched its brand new funds service enabling customers to take control of their own ISAs and investments and get discounts of up to 100% on initial charges.
Legal & General launches two absolute return funds
Legal & General has launched two new absolute return products, the UK Absolute Fund, managed by Robert Churchlow and the European Absolute Fund, managed by Gavin Launder.
Dutch investors to benefit Standard Life Investments' expertise
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that it will be making its Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV fund range available to Dutch investors with immediate effect after receiving public distribution status from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AGM).
M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund delivers top decile performance
The M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund celebrates its first year with top decile performance, thanks to the stock selection of its co-managers Michael Godfrey and Matthew Vaight.
Morningstar upgrades Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund to Elite
Morningstar has upgraded its qualitative rating for the Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund from Superior to Elite.
First State Global Listed Infrastructure
Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for long-term capital growth with the potential for inflation protected income could benefit from the First State Global Listed Infrastructure fund.
AXA Wealth new Tailored Selection - now with Architas ‘inside'
AXA Wealth has announced the launch of its new Tailored Selection fund range. The Tailored Selection is a range of carefully screened retail investment funds, now powered by the robust and rigorous Architas investment process.
Scottish Life makes changes to UK Equity Core Plus Fund
Scottish Life, the pensions specialist arm of the Royal London Group, has announced that from 7 May 2010 the underlying investment within the Scottish Life UK Equity Core Plus Pension Fund will change from JP Morgan Premier Equity Growth to Cazenove UK Growth & Income.
Chinese consumption trends still strong, says Charlie Awdry
After a difficult start to the year caused by a moderate rise in the reserve requirement ratio for banks, China's stock market has rallied during the first of half of February.As Charlie Awdry, manager of Gartmore's £712m China Opportunities Fund* points out: "The economic data has been strong and the consumer is still spending."
Standard Life Investments’ UK Property Fund acquisition
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced its acquisition of the East Kilbride Retail Park, Howard Avenue, East Kilbride, on behalf of Standard Life Investments' UK Property Fund, for £18.145m.
Only 5% of multi-managers have a long term, demonstrable track record
Defaqto's latest free guide to multi-manager investment reveals that despite Investment Management Association (IMA) figures showing yet another record high for funds under management by multi-managers, there are only a handful with a demonstrable track record.
Fidelity Growth & Income fund rating upgraded to Superior
Morningstar has upgraded its rating for Fidelity Growth & Income from Standard to Superior. Morningstar fund analyst Tom Whitelaw comments: "The change in management and approach aboard Fidelity Growth & Income gives us renewed confidence in the fund's ability to outperform. For that reason we are upgrading it to Superior.
Threadneedle: Outlook for US equities
Cormac Weldon, Head of US Equities, Threadneedle, comments: The US economic recovery is well underway, driven by an end to the de-stocking that occurred in the depths of the financial crisis and early signs of inventories being rebuilt.
Gartmore European Absolute Return Fund posts double digit gain
The Gartmore European Absolute Return Fund (GEARF), managed by Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, marked its first anniversary by posting a double digit gain.