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Nationwide launches new Guaranteed Equity Bond
Nationwide has launched a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB).
New Star Fund Managers give their outlooks for 2007
UK equity 2007 outlook by Stephen Whittaker, joint CIO and manager of the New Star UK Growth Fund
Private investor activity hots up ahead of Christmas
Private investors traded more actively than at any time in 2006 during October and November, according to Capita Registrars.
Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Companies Fund celebrates excellent year
The Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Companies Fund has just celebrated a superb first year of performance.
Mirabaud Investment Management's closure to new business welcomed
HSBC Investments applauds the move by Mirabaud Investment Management (MIM), the UK equity specialist boutique fund manager, to close its doors to new investment.
JPMorgan Asset Management global outlook
The following comments are by David Shairp, Global Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management:
Top ten retail investor buys & sells for week ending 15 December 2006
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: Investors who bought into newly listed silicon wafers maker Renesola will be thanking their lucky stars after the stock almost doubled in value over the last month.
What’s the REIT way to invest in commerical property?
As the UK prepares for Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) to arrive in early 2007, Fidelity International, the UK’s largest mutual fund manager, outlines five reasons why indirect investment through a mutual fund might be one of the best ways for private investors to gain access to REITS.
SWIP expects to see further market gains in 2007
2006 provided plenty of challenges for global equities says Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP). Despite this, markets have proven to be resilient and SWIP expects to see further gains in 2007.
Charles Stanley makes New Year predictions
Charles Stanley Stockbrokers today announced its annual Top 10 stock selections with the news that its selections for 2006 have outperformed the FTSE 100 index by 120 per cent.
Will bond markets run out of road in 2007?
The bond markets have travelled through 2006 without too many bumps in the road but as 2007 approaches a major slowdown in the US could see default levels jump sharply, warns Ian Robinson, manager of F&C Fixed Interest Fund.
UK investors still failing to take advantage of investing overseas
Investors’ concerns about committing to overseas markets are reflected in the high percentage of UK equity assets currently under management.
After the party comes the hangover
UK equity markets may be set to end 2006 on a high point but according to Ted Scott, manager of the top performing F&C UK Growth & Income Fund, a significant mid-cycle correction may be on its way.
Legal & General acquire prime Manchester city centre office building
Legal & General Linked Life Fund has acquired the long leasehold interest in 2 Hardman Street, Manchester from Allied London Properties for £86 million.
JPMorgan Asset Management appointed by John Lewis
JPMorgan Asset Management (‘JPMAM’) is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by the John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust Ltd (‘John Lewis’) as sole Japanese active manager for £50 million of assets.