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Seismic shift in Japan's workforce

Rightly labelled as inflexible and hamstrung by high fixed costs Japan's economy and companies have historically found themselves hostage to the prevailing winds of global trade - not a good characteristic to boast in the most severe global GDP crunch ever witnessed.

Aviva third in TD Waterhouse top ten trades tables

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Our customers continued their buying spree this week, with buys outweighing sells by almost a third (31%).

Climate Opportunities fund employs ‘green stimulus' theme

As governments around the world work to meet the challenges of a global economic recession, they may be tempted to sideline expensive climate change initiatives.

Childs attains Citywire AA rating

Chris Childs has achieved an 'AA' rating from Citywire, based on the risk-adjusted performance for the 3 years to 30th June 2009 on the F&C High Income Fund.

India's ‘pro-growth' budget

Last week the Indian government unveiled its annual budget, which outlined their focus on domestic growth.

Inflation drop good news for equities, says F&C

For the first time since September 2007, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for June came in at 1.8%, below the upper end of the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) target range of 1-2%. In contrast, core inflation remained stable at 1.6%.

Opportunities in China emerge as economy recovers

The positive macro data released by the Chinese authorities today underlines the strengths of China's economic management, according to Philip Ehrmann, manager of the Jupiter China Fund.

Co-op launches new fund to IFAs

The Co-operative Asset Management has announced the launch of its Corporate Bond unit trust onto IFA platforms and the appointment of a new manager to run the fund.

Three year fixed rate savings bonds hit 5% from YBS

Yorkshire Building Society is launching a range of market leading fixed rate savings bonds, which will be available through its branch and agency network and by post, from Friday 17th July.

F&C Stewardship funds awarded ‘A' rating

The ethically screened Stewardship Growth and Stewardship Income funds, managed by F&C, have each been awarded new "A" ratings from Standard and Poor's Fund Research following the appointment of Catherine Stanley as lead manager on 1 June 2009.

Gartmore SICAV Latin American Fund awarded ‘AAA' rating

Gartmore is pleased to announce that the Gartmore SICAV Latin American Fund has been upgraded to the highest ‘AAA' Fund Management Rating by Standard & Poor's (S&P), one of the world's leading providers of qualitative, forward-looking fund management research reports.

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