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Markets await return of consumer while economy stumbles
Comment by Stuart Thomson, economist at Ignis Asset Management "The employment report provided further evidence that the US economy has moved from depression to recession with the help of enormous fiscal and monetary stimulus, but it would be wrong to assume that we will move seamlessly to recovery without further stimulus from the Fed.
Commercial property may again come to the fore, says Ignis
Commercial property may again come to the fore if inflationary pressures emerge in the wider economy, says George Shaw, manager of the Ignis UK Property Fund.
Close announce the closure of four global sub-funds
The Board of Close Investments Global Funds PLC has announced its decision to close four sub-funds of the Dublin domiciled Close Investments Global Funds PLC.
IMA reviews impact of credit crunch on authorised funds
The Investment Management Association (IMA) has published a report on how the credit crunch has impacted UK authorised funds.
Gartmore finds ‘gems' in adverse sectors
Gervais Williams, Gartmore's Head of UK Smaller Companies and manager of the Gartmore Growth Opportunities investment trust and UK & Irish Smaller Companies OEIC, says that investors have been returning to company specifics in the small-caps sector and finding the realities very different to popular perception.
Ignis: Next stage of Euro rally to favour defensives over cyclical
The next stage of the rally in European equities will be far more selective than the last, with many defensive and growth companies better placed to outperform than industrial cyclical stocks, according to Ignis Asset Management.
M&G marks 40th anniversary of the M&G Recovery Fund
M&G Investments is this month celebrating the 40th anniversary of the £3.1 billion M&G Recovery Fund, its flagship UK equity product.
Inflation fears fuel demand for commodities
The massive demand for commodity assets since the beginning of the year has been driven by investors' efforts to hedge against inflation according to Marius Botha, Deputy Manager of the Threadneedle Commodities Crescendo Hedge Fund.
Investment in infrastructure key to long term growth in Asia
The majority of government stimulus packages across Asia are aimed at infrastructure development that will contribute to the rapid rise of the consumer and middle classes and further strengthen the long term outlook for Asian equities, Fidelity International said today.
Ethical investment achieves quarter of a century milestone
This week sees a significant milestone reached for the asset management industry, as ethical investment notches-up a twenty-five year track record of development and growth since the launch of the Stewardship Growth Fund, the first such fund in Europe, on 1 June 1984.
Brits determined to make profit without compromising principles
Twenty-five years on since the launch of Stewardship Brits continue to rate the importance of ethical investment, according to new research from Friends Provident.
Ignis International HEXAM Emerging Europe Fund outstrips peers
The Ignis International HEXAM Emerging Europe Fund has been the top-performing fund in its sector this year, returning 47.74% compared to a 13.96% average return for its peers.
Indexed linked vehicles attract investors anticipating inflation volatility ahead
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest fixed income managers in the UK, celebrates the fifth anniversary of its £280m Global Index Linked Bond Fund with the news that it has attracted over 17% of the company's £184m Q1 2009 mutual fund net sales.
Architas Dynamic Fund celebrates 5th anniversary
An asset allocation overhaul has seen the Dynamic Fund enjoy first quartile performance since Caspar Rock took over its management in July 2006.
Gartmore's European team cautiously optimistic
The tide is beginning to turn. For many investors it is time to look on the brighter side of things following what has been the worst recession in living memory say Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, managers of the European Selected Opportunities, SICAV Continental European and European Absolute Return Funds.