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Morningstar: CF Macquarie Global Infrastructure Securities fund
Chetan Modi, Morningstar's investment fund analyst, comments: "The fund holds some appeal, but we have several concerns. Potential investors need to carefully consider the risks before buying in, particularly those pertaining to the sustainability of recent performance among infrastructure equities in the near term."
JPMAM launches four new 130/30 funds for institutional investors
JPMorgan Asset Management (‘JPMAM’) has announced the launch of four JPM 130/30 Funds (‘the Funds’) aimed at institutional investors.
UK stock prices up 223% since 1987 stockmarket crash
19th October 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of 'Black Monday', the day world stockmarkets crashed.
Oil to float over $50 for at least 3 years, forecasts Alliance Trust
Alliance Trust, the largest generalist investment trust company listed on the London Stock Exchange, today forecast that a combination of rising demand from new world powers and delayed investment in new supplies will keep oil prices well over $50 a barrel for at least the next three years.
Survey ranks F&C 'Top sustainable fund manager'
A survey published by FairPensions, an organisation that promotes responsible investment by UK pension funds, ranks F&C as the number one fund manager in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and practices.
Fidelity and FundsNetwork receive three accolades
Fidelity International, UK mutual fund manager, has won Best Unit Trust/OEIC Provider in the Investment, Life & Pensions Awards 2007. FundsNetwork was highly commended in the Best Fund Supermarket category and Fidelity was commended in the Best ISA Provider group.
HSBC launches innovative ‘active quant’ climate change fund
HSBC Investments is to launch the HSBC Climate Change fund on 9 November 2007, subject to regulatory approval.
James Hay adds Black Rock and SWIP funds to wrap platform
James Hay has added two new funds from Blackrock Merrill Lynch and Scottish Widows to its Wrap platform.
Abbey issues new fixed-term savings bonds
Abbey Savings has launched its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.
SLI signs distribution agreement with Finland’s Aktia
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Aktia, the Finnish Savings Bank, to distribute its Global REIT Focus Fund in Finland. Aktia serves as the central financial institute for savings and local co-operative banks in Finland.
Strong earnings growth will continue to drive European markets
The German consumer will take an active role in the next phase of European growth, says Fidelity’s McCarron.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 12 October 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: This week investors were spurred on by Thursday’s reports that the FTSE 100 had passed through the 6,700 barrier.
Investors view climate change as long-term investment trend
Climate change is a real concern for investors, according to a survey conducted by Schroders.
Prospects for stock market 20 years on from Black Wednesday
October has a reputation as a month where crashes happen with greater regularity than other months. Santander Asset Management UK’s research shows that in terms of arithmetic average returns, the quarter from October to December provides the weakest returns over 10 years.
Leeds Inflation Buster Bond is highly rated
Leeds Building Society’s new Inflation Buster Bond, which has proved extremely popular with customers looking for a real return from their savings, is also highly rated by leading independent financial comparison site, Moneyfacts.co.uk.