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Robust Latin American banks buck the global trend
Latin American markets have outperformed developed markets over the last year, buoyed by strength in commodities, minimal exposure to the sub-prime crisis and strong, domestic-led, growth.
F&C Lifestyle fund range on board with Simply Biz
F&C's Lifestyle fund range has been added to the Simply Biz and Compliance First Capital Reward scheme, broadening the distribution of the funds to more than 4,000 Registered Individuals at over 1,800 firms of Independent Financial Advisers.
Roche bid Shines spotlight in biotech sector
Roche's unsolicited bid to acquire the 44% of Genentech it does not already own has put the spotlight on the biotechnology sector, which has been mooted as a safe haven by many investors.
New Star Indian Equity Fund available on six fund platforms
New Star is delighted to announce that the recently-launched New Star Indian Equity Fund, which offers investors access to India's exceptional growth potential, is now available on the following platforms:
Newton underlines long term power of equities
UK equities continue to be an attractive long-term investment despite the current market volatility, according to research by Newton Investment Management.
Fund investors seek increased security and growth potential
Fund investors have revealed their cautious side, according to Barclays Stockbrokers Funds Market. Investment levels in funds for June reflected a dip in confidence compared to growth seen in the rest of the second quarter as assets fell 42 per cent in June vs. May, and 24 per cent compared to April.
Global absolute return strategies fund breaks £500m
Standard Life Investments, a leading provider of multi-asset solutions, has announced that its Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (GARS) has broken the £500m barrier in assets under management since its launch in June 2006.
SIPP to access Fund Supermarket
FundZone, Standard Life's mutual fund supermarket, is now available through its retail and group SIPPs, offering an increase in investment choice for both advisers and customers while offering an innovative pricing approach.
European Equity Income Investment guide launched by RAM
Resolution Asset Management, the £54bn multi-specialist investment provider, has launched a guide to European equity income investment as part of an ongoing drive to broaden understanding of the area and the benefits of investing in cash-rich companies on the Continent.
Three ways to play inflation through UK equities
As inflation figures for July top 4%, the manager of Fidelity's UK Aggressive Fund offers three ways to play rising prices through UK stock market investments.
Lincoln Far East Trust positioned to deal with inflation
With oil prices at elevated levels and food prices soaring, inflation is a key issue for global markets and in the Far East developed markets such as China and India in particular are suffering from inflationary pressures.
Invest in TEPS before orphan assets all find a home, says PATF
The Protected Asset TEP Fund (PATF), a leading fund investing in traded endowment policies, has urged investors to consider TEPs as a low-volatility asset class with excellent prospects on the back of the news from Norwich Union that policyholders – which includes the Protected Asset TEP fund - are set to receive windfalls of between £400 and £3,500.
LV= launches four funds on LighthouseCapital programme
LV= Asset Management (LVAM), the fund management arm of mutual insurance and investment group LV=, has announced the launch of four new OEIC sub-funds, which are being distributed through LighthouseCapital.
Don’t let the sun go down on your overseas retirement dream
Older holidaymakers returning home with plans to retire to their favourite overseas destination must make regular financial healthchecks an absolute priority if their dream of a prosperous retirement in the sun is not to turn into an impoverished nightmare, warns online investment funds analyst Moneyspider.com.
Inflation pressures expected to relent in 2009
Consumer price inflation rose to 2.4% above the Bank of England's target rate last month, with the now familiar infusions of higher food and energy prices lifting the headline CPI number to a higher-than expected 4.4%.