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Emerging Markets in good position to withstand credit crunch
Despite the market sell off, SWIP's medium to long term outlook on Global Emerging Markets remains positive.
Aberdeen Japan Growth
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: As with all Aberdeen funds, this one uses a team-oriented process. Peter Hames, who co-founded Aberdeen's Singapore office over 20 years ago with long-serving Hugh Young, heads all other Asian equities teams.
IFAs favour US equities in latest JPMAM poll
In a turn around from this time last year, America is now the preferred equity market for the majority of IFAs.
Outlook 2009 from Fidelity International
Commenting on the outlook for markets in 2009, Trevor Greetham, portfolio manager of Fidelity's Multi Asset Strategic fund, says: "After a difficult 2008, next year promises to be no easier for investors.
Ignis Liquidity Fund obtains top rating from Fitch
Ignis is delighted to announce that the £5 billion Ignis Liquidity Fund has been awarded the highest, most stable rating - AAA/V1 - by Fitch Ratings.
New Star European Growth
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: This fund features a seasoned manager in Richard Pease. Pease has maintained a strong association with European equities for the last two decades, executing a consistent investment process and delivering favourable results.
Darling’s Christmas present conceals a debt trap
Simon Ward, economist and strategist at New Star: Alistair Darling's emergency budget is pregnant with dangers. His package will not achieve his objectives of shortening the recession and hastening recovery while the borrowing the UK will have to undertake will impose major costs on future taxpayers, endangering the long-term health of the economy.
L&G offers capital protection with Growth Investment Plan Plus 17
Growth Investment Plan Plus 17 opened for investment on 17 November and will be available for investment until Friday 16 January 2009.
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies good at chosen vocation
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: Harry Nimmo has managed this fund since its launch in 1997 and has consistently applied a diligent investment process over its lifespan, amassing an impressive record.
Latin America’s long-term outlook ‘positive despite slowdown’
F&C: Although emerging markets have failed to escape the effects of the economic downturn shaking developed markets, the case for investment in emerging economies is still compelling.
iShares supports RDR proposals
iShares, the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, has given its full support to the FSA's Retail Distribution Review Proposals, as it seeks to establish a new level of consumer trust and confidence by distinguishing between independent advice and sales advice to create better clarity for consumers.
F&C Emerging Markets Bond Fund awarded 5 stars
One of F&C's flagship SICAV funds, the F&C Emerging Markets Bond Fund, has been upgraded from 4 stars to 5 stars, the highest possible accolade, from leading fund research agency Morningstar.
New Star International Property Fund suspends dealing
As market conditions and investor sentiment continue to deteriorate, there has been an increase in the level of redemptions from the New Star International Property Fund, mainly from a few institutional clients.
What can be done to alleviate the global economic crisis?
Gonzalo Baranda, Investment Marketing Manager at JPMorgan Asset Management: The recent G20 summit in Washington aimed to confront the many challenges currently facing the global economy.
Buy and hold emerging market equities, says HSBC
Volatility in emerging market equities is at an all time high. However research from HSBC Global Asset Management shows that it pays to take a long-term view toward investing in this asset class, rather than trying to time the market.