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China increases imports of core commodities
Chinese imports of industrial metals such as copper, zinc, and aluminium have increased sharply in 2009. This appears to be the result of an increase in real demand, as the effects of the government's US$ 585 billion fiscal stimulus package feed through to the economy, combined with re-stocking and strategic buying to replenish state reserves.
UK now a "serious contender" as a fund location
The Investment Management Association (IMA) welcomes regulations on UK authorised investment funds, published today, which introduce the Tax Elected Funds Regime and provide certainty that funds will be taxed as investing, not trading.
Trust Standard Life Investments to win another award
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments has announced its win of the Smallcap Fund of the Year award at the Growth Company Awards 2009 for the performance of its' Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust Plc.
Standard Life Investments wins Global Fixed Income Award
Standard Life Investments, global fund manager and one of the largest fixed interest managers in the UK, today announced that it has won the ‘Global Fixed Income, unhedged' category at the Asian Investor Awards 2009.
JPMAM: Convertibles are cheap now but valuations will rebound
J.P. Morgan Asset Management says investors should invest in convertibles while they offer such value, but not compromise on quality or diversification in chasing high yields.
Beware green shoots
"Macro and corporate news flow remains generally very bleak", say Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, managers of the European Selected Opportunities Fund and the SICAV Continental European Fund.
Opportunities abound for the shrewd high yield investor
The European high yield market has been as volatile as the equity markets with investors trying to work out the benefit of the stimulus packages from the US, Europe and the rest of the world.
As India goes to the polls, growth outlook remains strong
With India's fifteenth general election underway, investors should expect the stock market to remain volatile until the results are announced next month.
Budget gives with one hand and takes away with the other
There was good and bad news for savers and investors in today's Budget, with positive measures introduced for ISA savers and parents of disabled children, while high earners' ability to receive top-rate tax relief on their pension contributions has been curtailed.
Beware of dividend yields that look too good to be true
Colin McLean, SVM, comments: Recent activity has brought a welcome bounce in share prices, but it is still too soon to call the end of the bear market. With the immediate prospect of deflation, one worrying pattern seems set to continue; dividend cuts.
Alex Hoctor-Duncan on investing in gold
Alex Hoctor-Duncan, Head of UK Retail at BlackRock, said: "The versatility of gold as a long-term investment tool has never been more clear-cut.
Double win for M&G at Morningstar UK Fund House Awards 2009
The M&G Fixed Income team took the award for Best Specialist Fixed Interest House, and M&G's Multi Asset team led by David Jane was awarded Best Multi-Asset House at the Morningstar UK Fund House Awards 2009.
Standard Life wins 'Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund'
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest fixed interest managers in the UK, today announced that it has won the ‘Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund' category at the Morningstar 2009 Fund Awards.
Aberdeen optimistic despite global economic downturn
Thanks to its long-term investment horizon, Aberdeen Asset Managers' global equities team is taking a contrarian view in the short-term amid the current economic and stock market turmoil.
First State launches Global Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund
First State Investments has launched a Global Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund to UK and European retail and institutional investors which complements its existing Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets product range.