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International focus helps UK smaller companies shrug off domestic woes
An increase in its weighting towards UK smaller companies has helped F&C Global Smaller Companies, managed by Peter Ewins, to beat its benchmark in the six months to 31 October 2009.
Zeros return to vogue in 2009
After a slow start to 2009 due to market volatility and the pervasiveness of the credit crunch, confidence returned to the investment company sector in the second half of the year, which was characterised by a flurry of fund raising activity, including the return to vogue of zero dividend preference shares.
Investors should expect a bumpy ride in 2010
Threadneedle believes that investors have reason to feel cautiously optimistic as they look to 2010.
HSBC Openfunds top quartile performance and S&P A rating
The HSBC Open Global Return and HSBC Open Global Distribution funds have celebrated their third year anniversaries by achieving top quartile performance since inception and by being awarded A ratings from Standard & Poor's Fund Services.
HSBC lists first ETFs on Continent
HSBC has listed its first ETFs in Continental Europe and added to its ETF range.
Cheeseman buys Neptune European Opportunities
F&C's Multi-Manager Team have sold out of Ignis Argonaut European Income Fund and established new positions in Neptune European Opportunities fund within the F&C Lifestyle Balanced and F&C Lifestyle Growth portfolios.
JPMAM - The Great Call of China
A primary issue for China over the next few years will be to rebalance its economy away from public investment and more towards private consumption, according to Pinakin Patel, Client Portfolio Manager of Asian Equities at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
Advisers most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010
Advisers are most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010 with UK shares in second place after a rollercoaster year for the FTSE-100, according to the latest results from the Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
SWIP to manage Trade Union Trusts
SWIP has been appointed by the Board of TU Fund Managers Ltd to manage its key flagship funds, the TU British and TU European Unit Trusts.
Shake up among emerging market funds predicted in UK
Managers of UK based emerging market funds will face stiff competition from early 2010 when offshore-domiciled funds are included in the UK's Investment Management Association (IMA) sectors, say two leading fund management groups.
Investec Global Gold fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for exposure to gold and other precious metals without wishing to purchase the assets, could benefit from the Investec Global Gold fund.
Threadneedle: 2010 outlook for commodities
David Donora, Head of Commodities at Threadneedle, comments on Chinese demand to support commodity prices: "Many commentators have been surprised at the broad strength of commodity prices in 2009.
Ealing Broadway fights back
One year after Westfield opened its doors, Ealing Broadway celebrates success with unprecedented footfall and lettings activity.
HSBC launch ETF range on Ascentric
Independent wrap platform Ascentric has announced the launch of the HSBC ETF range to its users. This follows the exclusive October launch on the platform of the HSBC Onshore Investment Bond.
US productivity surge points to rise in corporate profits
US corporate productivity is increasing at the fastest rate for more than forty years, as companies focus on efficiency in challenging business conditions. The strong emphasis on cost-cutting means that profit margins have widened more than at any point since the Second World War.