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The Share Centre adds six funds to the Platinum 120

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, explains why these six funds have been added to the Platinum 120 and what they offer investors.

Fund investors not big on Japan

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "Investors were quick to act on warnings that Japan's economy may be shrinking last month.

November 2012 sees appetite for UK focussed funds continue to increase

Data showing the top 20 fund purchases made by Barclays Stockbrokers clients in November revealed strong interest in the UK for a third consecutive month, with nine of the top twenty funds having a UK focus, up from six in September 2012.

Gem primed for income

Global investment manager, Standard Life Investments, has announced the launch of a Global Emerging Markets Income Fund aimed at both retail and institutional investors.

Schroders EURO High Yield fund

Schroders has announced the launch of Schroder ISF EURO High Yield, a new fund which will invest a minimum of 70% in a portfolio of bonds rated below investment grade, mainly from European issuers.

It’s fifty shades of green as ethical investment takes root

An increasing number of us want to know more about how our money is used by financial institutions and would be interested in investing ethically if we knew more about it, according to research commissioned by Emerald Knight, the ethical investment specialist.

JP Morgan Asset Management shows appetite for Turkey

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced that effective from 5 December 2012, the JPM Europe Convergence Equity Fund (SICAV) will be renamed and repositioned as the JPM Turkey Equity Fund.

Schroders launches RMB Fixed Income fund

Schroders has announced the launch of Schroder ISF RMB Fixed Income, a new strategy which will provide an opportunity for offshore investors to access China's fixed income market in the Chinese currency.

Investors fearing the end of road for Europe shouldn’t give up yet

As the Eurozone submerges into recession for the second time in four years, a new study by The Share Centre, reveals the impact economic factors have on investment habits and highlights opportunities in to the region.

Deutsche Bank launches CROCI US Dividends Fund

db-X funds, Deutsche Bank's structured funds division, has launched a fund that gives investors US dividend-focused exposure using its proprietary CROCI stock selection methodology.

First State Global Listed Infrastructure fund

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, highlights infrastructure as a theme for investors and picks the First State Global Listed Infrastructure as his fund in focus.

UK funds remain on the agenda for Barclays Stockbokers investors

UK focused funds continued to increase in popularity for investors in October, according to the latest analysis from Barclays Stockbrokers.

Columbus UK Real Estate Fund acquires four industrial estates

Columbus UK Real Estate Fund, advised by Columbus Capital Management LLP, has completed the acquisition of four industrial estates in Battersea, London SW11, Cheltenham, South Manchester and Cambridge.

New fund emerges from Standard Life Investments

Global fund manager, Standard Life Investments has announced the launch of its Emerging Market Debt OEIC Fund, aimed at both retail and institutional investors looking to broaden their investment universe and diversify their portfolios beyond global developed markets.

Rathbone Global Opportunities fund

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, suggests the Rathbone Global Opportunities fund for investors seeking a global investment opportunity, away from the more mainstream core global funds.