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Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, examines the Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund for investors seeking capital growth through UK equity exposure.

£11 billion invested in UK green and ethical funds

Figures by EIRIS, the sustainable investment research specialists, show that there's currently around £11 billion invested in Britain's green and ethical funds, up from £4 billion ten years ago.

Economic uncertainty leads investors to look towards multi-asset investment

Despite the recent bull market conditions, financial experts are still warning of an uncertain economic outlook, with investors being urged to diversify their portfolio and mitigate risk.

RLAM launches Duration Hedged Credit Fund

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) announces that is has launched the Royal London Duration Hedged Credit Fund.

First State Asia Pacific Leaders fund

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, looks at the investment opportunities Asia offers investors and highlights the First State Asia Pacific Leaders fund.

Barclays Stockbrokers reveals retail investor outlook on funds

Clients of Barclays Stockbrokers reveal they are investing for income, according to the latest poll by the execution-only retail broker.

Threadneedle launches Multi Asset Target Alpha Fund

A pioneer in the regulated target return space, leading international asset manager Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle) has today launched the Threadneedle (Lux) Multi Asset Target Alpha Fund managed by Head of Multi Asset Allocation Toby Nangle, with Head of Interest Rates and Currency Matthew Cobon as Deputy Manager.

AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund

For investors seeking a truly diversified multi cap UK fund Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, examines the AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund.

Barings to launch the Baring China Bond Fund

Baring Asset Management (Barings), the international investment firm, has announced its plans to launch the Baring China Bond Fund, subject to regulatory approval.

Schroders launches Global Macro Bond Fund on GAIA platform

Schroders launches another internally-managed fund, Schroder GAIA Global Macro Bond (the "Fund"), on its UCITS platform, Schroder GAIA (Global Alternative Investor Access) - a regulated, transparently operated platform for UCITS funds designed to give investors easier access to hedge funds.

JP Morgan Natural Resources fund

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains the pressures the Euro Zone crisis is having on commodities and highlights the long term potential of the JP Morgan Natural Resources fund.

Barclays Stockbrokers reveals top 20 fund purchases for July 2012

Barclays Stockbrokers, execution-only retail broker, reveals the top 20 funds purchased by clients through its revamped Funds Market during July 2012 - a busy month for its funds investors which saw a 110% increase in fund investments compared to the previous month and a 51% increase in investments versus July 2011.

HSBC launches India Fixed Income UCITS fund

HSBC Global Asset Management has announced the launch of the HSBC GIF India Fixed Income fund.

Barclays widens pool of unbundled investments

Barclays has launched a range of unbundled investments with multiple distribution options designed to best meet a variety of investor needs.

Medal metals have performed well, but face hurdles

As London hosts the Olympic Games this summer, both investors and athletes who have been ‘going for Gold' since Beijing stand to be well rewarded.