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European private equity partnership completes fund raising
F&C has held a final close at EURO;173 million for its European focused mid-market private equity fund of funds, F&C European Capital Partners LP.
Threadneedle: ECB decision to raise rates to 4.25%
Head of Government Bonds at Threadneedle, Quentin Fitzsimmons comments on the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate rise: "It's no surprise that, the ECB raised its key benchmark interest rate by one quarter of a percentage point to 4.25%.
ECB rate rise - snap comment from F&C
Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments on the rate increase by the European Central Bank: "As widely expected, the ECB raised interest rates today by a quarter point, to 4.25% and, surprisingly, President Trichet indicated that the move may signify the peak in rates.
Fidelity’s real estate business makes in-roads into France
Fidelity International's move into the commercial property market continues to gather pace with the announcement today of the first French purchase for it's recently launched Pan-European Real Estate Fund.
Credit crunch sparks interest in Shariah compliant finance
The nervousness precipitated by the US credit crisis has failed to dissipate on the financial markets. In 2008, concern about the quality and market value of some banking assets has prompted major financial institutions in the US, Europe and the UK to begin capital raising.
SWIP wins £20m Shariah emerging markets mandate
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has been appointed by Russell Investments to manage a £20 million emerging market equities portfolio in accordance with Shariah principles.
New legislation needed for UK to compete with other fund centres
Richard Saunders, Chief Executive of the Investment Management Association (IMA) has called on the Treasury to introduce further tax reforms to allow UK funds to compete with other fund centres in Europe on equal terms.
SLI SICAV range now available on Frankfurter Fondsbank platform
Standard Life Investments (SLI), the global fund manager, has announced that German investors will be able to gain access to the company's entire Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV fund range via Frankfurter Fondsbank's broker platform in Germany.
Barclays Wealth boosts rates on new investment range
Barclays Wealth is launching an enhanced range of capital protected investments as ongoing market turbulence continues to complicate market timing calls and increase the risk of capital loss.
HSBC opens New Frontiers Fund
HSBC Global Asset Management is to open its New Frontiers fund to select institutional and high net worth investors.
New Europe - the best is yet to come
New Europe looks set for a sustainable period of solid growth driven by commodities, consumption and construction according to Oleg Biryulyov, manager of the JPMorgan New Europe Fund.
Fundamentals driving oil price higher
Commenting on recent oil price trends, Angus McPhail, Global Oil and Natural Resources Analyst at Alliance Trust said: "Fundamentals rather than speculation are driving oil prices higher. Oil markets remain tightly controlled by supply and demand.
M&G American Fund finds cause for celebration in US market
As independence day approaches on 4th July, Aled Smith, manager of the M&G American Fund finds cause for celebration in the US market by focusing on bottom up stock selection.
Jupiter: Current threats and opportunities in the US market
Sebastian Radcliffe, Manager of the Jupiter North American Income Fund, comments on current threats and opportunities in the US market.
Precious ‘gems' - F&C backs Russia, Brazil and the Emirates
F&C Investments, a leading investor in emerging markets, is maintaining a selective approach within its global emerging markets (GEM) products following the recent sell-off.