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F&C launches CO2 Calculator
F&C has long been a leader in the field of engaging with companies on climate change issues, as well as being the only asset manager represented on the Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change, which advises the UK government on climate policy.
Insurers in the eye of the storm
As the world assesses the damage caused by Hurricane Dean, Vicki Bakhshi, Associate Director in F&C's Governance and Sustainable Investment team, warns insurance companies need to put more effort into adapting their risk models to take into account these increasingly common extreme weather events.
To invest or not to invest? That is the question for the private investor
With press reports suggesting that legendary US investor Warren Buffet is ready to 'pounce' back into the battered stock market with a multi-billion cash war chest, how should small private investors react to the recent volatility in markets?
J O Hambro Capital Management funds receive ‘A’ rating
J O Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) has today announced that two of its funds, European Select Values Fund and Continental Select Values Fund have been awarded the ‘A’ Fund Management Rating by Standard and Poor’s (S& P).
New Indices launched as part of S&P STARS Index Family
Standard & Poor’s Index Services, the world’s leading index provider, announced today the launch of two new STARS indices that provide investors with exposure to the top stock picks of Standard & Poor’s Equity Research analysts in Europe and the United States.
EMEA sectors to broaden by 2020, says Fidelity International
Growth in consumer demand, increased infrastructure spending and improved utilities will fuel the change in market structure.
Gartmore SICAV US Opportunities Fund shifts to Marsico
The Board of Directors of the Gartmore SICAV US Opportunities Fund has voted to transfer the SICAV’s investment management services to Marsico Capital Management, based in Denver, Colorado.
Nestlé provides solidity as well as diversification
Although the recent rollercoaster ride of global markets may have robbed many of their appetite, food and water are essential for our existence.
Old Mutual bond funds upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (‘OMAM’) announces that two of its retail fixed interest funds have been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s.
Sterling introduces Factory Gate Pricing on Investment Bond
In a bid to offer customers and advisers even greater choice, Sterling has introduced a new flexible version of its popular Investment Bond.
Regular saving can take the sting out of market falls
Drip-feeding money into markets is a tried and tested method of dealing with the type of volatility currently seen in world equity and bonds markets, says Fidelity International, the leading investment management and services group.
Emerging Markets will bounce back stronger than before
Stock markets across the emerging economies have not escaped the recent global equity market turmoil but the outlook for economic growth remains strong, according to F&C's Sam Mahtani.
Investors continue to seek opportunities from market volatilty
Last week was a turbulent time for anyone invested in markets, with the FTSE suffering its worst fall in four years on Thursday and then leaping back up again on Friday.
Beware unusual transfer activity says Abbey
As the Tevez saga is finally resolved and he makes his debut for Manchester United, football is not the only area where conditions are attached to transfers. Abbey is warning people to watch out for restrictive transfer conditions when choosing a new ISA provider.
F&C's mutual funds break into Austrian market
F&C continues its European expansion by introducing its range of mutual funds into the Austrian market.