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Potential two year recession ahead
As we near the end of a bumpy Q2 that saw a strong rally in equity markets only to falter with sharp losses among UK house-builders, financials and retailers, Ted Scott, manager of the F&C UK Growth & Income Fund, says the second half of the year is likely to be equally volatile.
Retail corporate bond investors hit
With inflation replacing recessionary fears as the primary concern for markets, retail investors who piled back into corporate bond funds in recent months are likely to be licking their wounds this week.
Multi manager performance outstripping conventional funds
The latest survey from Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed that multi manger funds are delivering superior long-term returns to conventional funds, despite the burden of higher charges.
Demand from Emerging Markets supports steel price
The spot price of hot rolled steel coil, steel rebar and plate has risen in 2008, in spite of slowing demand from the US auto and construction sectors.
Corporate liquidity squeeze argues against rate hike
A deterioration in company liquidity should prevent the MPC from hiking rates this summer, according to New Star's Chief Economist Simon Ward.
JPMAM takes top spots in Thomson Reuters Extel Survey
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is delighted to announce that it has been named Leading Pan-European Fund Management Firm in the Thomson Reuters Extel Survey 2008. The survey rated fund management firms on their overall quality of service and industry knowledge.
Barclays adds Eastern Europe to Emerging Markets Optimiser
Barclays Wealth has added an Eastern Europe option to its pioneering Emerging Markets Optimiser investment as demand continues to mount for protected exposure to areas of higher growth potential.
iShares € Corporate Bond fund surpasses €1 billion AUM
iShares, the world's largest provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), announced today the iShares € Corporate Bond fund has surpassed €1 billion in assets under management - the first bond ETF within the iShares range to reach this milestone.
Fidelity extend marketing of Fidelity Active STrategy funds
Fidelity International has extended the marketing of its Fidelity Active STrategy (FAST) funds, a family of specialist active extension portfolios, to professional investors across Europe following the funds' conversion to UCITS III and completion of local market registration.
Return of Japanese inflation good news
The return of inflation in Japan is good news for its economy and could trigger an overdue shift out of bonds into equities, according to Resolution Asset Management.
High oil price threatens to blunt US tax bonanza
With consumers having to pay more at the petrol pump, it is somewhat reducing the impact of the US government's $168 billion economic rescue package, according to Cory Gilchrist, Manager of the Gartmore US Opportunities Fund and the Gartmore SICAV US Opportunities Fund.
JPMAM continues momentum in UK institutional business
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced that it had won 21 mandates from UK pension plans at year to date 2008, with a total AUM of approximately £1 billion. JPMAM also saw significant flows into alternative asset classes such as infrastructure, real estate, and hedge funds.
Prudential launches two new target return funds
Prudential has launched two new Target Return funds, designed to provide inflation-beating returns (CPI plus four per cent and six per cent respectively) over the medium-term by investing in a wide range of asset classes.
F&C distribution strategy builds momentum
F&C Investments, the London-listed global asset manager with over US$ 200 billion under management, is poised to further extend its footprint by establishing a distribution and business development presence in Asia with the opening of a Hong Kong office.
Why successful UK equity managers should have global focus
Tim Steer, manager of the New Star UK Alpha Fund, comments on Bradford & Bingley and why successful UK equity managers should have a global focus: "Some well known market commentators may have been telling us that the worst of the credit crunch is over and things are looking up for financials, but this does not apply to all financial stocks.