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Jupiter wins UK equities mandate from NILGOSC
Jupiter Asset Management is delighted to announce it has won a mandate from the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) to manage a high alpha, unconstrained UK equities portfolio.
James Hay adds Cazenove Fund to Wrap and Collect Platforms
James Hay has added the highly acclaimed Cazenove UK Absolute Target fund to its Wrap & Collect platforms.
Fidelity European Opportunities
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: We believe Fidelity European Opportunities remains a solid choice in its Morningstar category, but its recent losses make clear the risks of its approach.
New Star Heart of Africa Fund temporarily suspends dealing
Whilst prospects for companies in the sub-Saharan region remain strong, the impact of the credit crunch and the knock-on effect on global stock markets has resulted in an increase in redemptions from investors.
Growth in ETF trading
Investors are making the most of market volatility by trading ETFs, according to Barclays Stockbrokers. Trading activity in ETFs through Barclays Stockbrokers has increased significantly over the past three months, with October 2008 experiencing the highest volume of trades for the year to date.
The sun is still shining on Africa
Interest in solar power and renewable energy sources is helping to drive continued international investment in the continent, according to STANLIB, the US$45bn Johannesburg based asset management operation of the Standard Bank of South Africa.
JPMAM step into US market with US Equity Income launch
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is to launch a US Equity Income fund on 15th December 2008. The fund will be the first true US equity income product available to UK investors and with US valuations at their most attractive since the 1970's, JPMAM is confident that when global markets do recover, it will once again be the US that leads the recovery.
Bigger is better when looking at US markets
SWIP is expecting larger, globally established, companies to lead the way when US markets start to recover.
Resolve to revolutionise your finances with Rensburg Sheppards
2008 has provided a tremendous shock to the financial system. Little did we know at the time but the FTSE 100 peaked for the entire year on the third day of the 2008, at 6479.44.
Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund awarded S&P rating
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments announced that its £720m Global Absolute Return Strategies (GARS) Fund has been awarded an ‘A' rating by ratings agency, Standard & Poor's. This means that 20 of the manager's 24 eligible and actively managed funds have now achieved an ‘A' rating or above.
Fidelity European one of the best offerings in competitive sector
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: Fidelity veteran Tim McCarron had already been at the firm for 10 years when he took over Fidelity European in 2003 from legendary manager Anthony Bolton. He had a tough act to follow as Bolton had amassed an exceptional record on the fund over his tenure (Nov 1985- Dec 2002).
New Star: Proposed capital Restructuring
New Star announces that it has reached agreement in principle with its bank syndicate (the "Banks") on the terms of a proposed capital reorganisation of New Star (the "Restructuring") that will leave it able to concentrate on its investment performance and client service as an unlisted company.
Barclays Wealth launches new issue of Defined Returns Plan
Barclays Wealth has launched a new issue of its best-selling Defined Returns Plan (DRP) against a backdrop of falling interest rates and continuing market volatility.
JPMorgan Cautious Total Return awarded A rating from OBSR
In its latest fund rating review, OBSR has moved to rate the £567m JPMorgan Cautious Total Return Fund, the only multi asset fund in the total return sector to be rated.
Shared currency but no shared outlook
Richard Pease, manager of the New Star European Growth Fund, gives an update on Europe: Much of Europe may share a single currency but the individual countries and companies it contains face unequal challenges and prospects. Investors need to recognise this by being selective.