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Free fund analysis web site for investors in Ireland
Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research, today launched a new Web site to bring free investment fund data and analysis to investors in the Republic of Ireland.
Threadneedle: Indonesian elections results
Rafael Polatinsky, Asian equities fund manager, comments on the outcome of the elections and how it will impact markets: The expected first-round victory for President Yudhoyono is a very positive development for the Indonesian market.
Top ten tips for investing during the recession
With speculation rife over the state of the economy, knowing where to invest your hard earned cash can seem like an uphill struggle.
JPMAM Asian markets outlook
On the eve of the China GDP figures (due 16th July), Geoff Lewis from J.P. Morgan Asset Management gives an outlook on the Asian Markets:
City backs Prince's charity with first Invest & Give Fund
Twelve of the best known brands from the UK's fund management industry have partnered with a charity to create a new way to give to charity without the donor feeling like they have made a financial sacrifice.
IFA appetite for ETFs set to boom
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to increase in the next twelve months, according to a poll by iShares, the world's leading ETF provider, and Ascentric, the independent wrap platform.
MPC right to put QE on hold, says F&C's Scott
Ted Scott, Director, UK Strategy, F&C: Yesterday the MPC decided not to increase the programme of quantitative easing from the current £125bn to £150bn, the maximum permitted.
Quantitative easing impact on economy still not evident
Three months after the Bank of England announced its quantitative easing programme, its effects on the real economy are yet to be seen.
Wealth managers put faith in Emerging Market Equities
Wealth managers believe that Emerging Market Equities will be the best performing asset class over the next 12 months, according to a poll conducted at the iShares Private Banking Breakfast Seminar.
Threadneedle July investment strategy 2009
Sarah Arkle, Chief Investment Officer at Threadneedle, comments on investment strategy for July: We are most positive on the prospects for investment grade corporate bonds and US dollar denominated emerging market debt.
10 reasons to consider European smaller companies
Ian Ormiston, manager of the Ignis European Smaller Companies Fund, gives 10 reasons to consider European smaller companies: "UK smaller company funds have long been the default choice for UK investors seeking exposure to dynamic and fast growing firms.
Cashing in on investment opportunities
Research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) suggests that investment company fund managers have been taking advantage of buying opportunities created by the market turmoil, with over half (56%) of AIC Members with exposure to cash and fixed interest reducing their exposure in the first five months of 2009.
European ETF turnover rises by 120%
A European, industry-wide ETF trading report from iShares, the world's leading Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, shows a 120% rise in European ETF turnover in the 12 months to 30 April 2009.
Ignis' Ewing optimistic on US equities
There are encouraging signs for US equities over the coming months but investor caution is advised as the market enters a consolidation phase following a near 40% rally from its lows in early March, according to Ignis Asset Management.
A flexible fund for volatile times
Many equity funds find it difficult to maintain the value of their clients' assets during long periods of market volatility.