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Private equity is an opportunity, not a threat to pension funds
Commenting on a recent report by Citigroup stating that pension funds will be the ultimate losers in the shift from public to private equity, Hamish Mair, Head of Private Equity Funds at F&C said:
Strong pound to slow down UK growth in 2007
As the British Pound hit its strongest level against the dollar in 14 years, the UK economy is facing a tough year ahead, according to F&C.
AEGON adds JPM Europe Dynamic Fund to fund platforms
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is pleased to announce the addition of the award winning JPM Europe Dynamic (exUK) Fund to the AEGON Scottish Equitable and AEGON Scottish Equitable International fund platforms.
16 new fund links added to FundsNetwork’s onshore investment bond
FidelityFundsNetwork, the investment platform, has added 16 more fund links to its onshore Investment Bond wrapper, taking the total available to 196.
Growth of global infrastructure funds poses problems for investors and lenders
Both investors and lenders need to be fully aware of the credit risks arising from the recent breathtaking rise of global infrastructure funds, with credit quality suffering across the sector as infrastructure assets adopt aggressive balance sheets in an attempt to fend off private equity players. This is according to a new report published by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services titled "The Amazing Growth Of Global Infrastructure Funds: Too Good To Be True?"
New Star’s European Growth Fund and Fixed Interest Unit Trust each exceed £1bn of assets under management
The New Star European Growth Fund and the New Star Fixed Interest Unit Trust have each exceeded £1 billion of assets under management.
The name's Bond...One-Year Bond!
With everyone talking about the new blonde Bond, Britannia Building Society has launched a striking new Bond of its own.
Fixed rate bond with instant access if base rate rises
Leeds Building Society has launched a 2-Year Guaranteed Bond paying 5.50% fixed AER until 31 January 2009, with the unique guarantee of allowing full instant access to all the funds, without notice or penalty, if Bank of England Base Rate exceeds 5.50%.
Hedge funds help Old Mutual multi asset fund to generate strong returns
The Old Mutual Global Dynamic Fund, a multi asset absolute return fund managed by Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK), is comfortably ahead of both its performance target and peer group average since launch in August 2004, helped by strong returns from its hedge fund holdings.
Legal & General launches Growth Investment Plan Plus 6
Legal & General is launching the sixth plan in its series of capital protection and early payment feature investments.
Investment funds under management rise in October
Investment funds under management of £398 billion in October saw a rise of 3% from September and were 25% higher than October 2005. ISA funds under management reached a high of £50 billion in October, rising 2% from the previous month and 18% on the previous year.
Leeds Building Society launches 2 year fixed rate bond paying 5.66% AER
Leeds Building Society has launched a 2-Year Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a market leading 5.66% AER until 31 January 2009.
Standard Life urges individuals to review their trusts
Research carried out by Standard Life has revealed that only 17% of individuals have taken advantage of the estate planning benefits of trusts, with 82% still leaving their assets outside this important wrapper.
Tactical shifts pay off in Q3 for UK fixed interest fund managers
Astute tactics proved a winning strategy for UK fixed interest fund managers in the three months to the end of September, says the latest update from Standard & Poor’s Fund Services, available at funds-sp.com.
New Star Tri-Star Unit Trust now on Skandia multifunds platform
New Star’s Tri-Star Unit Trust, which offers exposure to commercial property, bonds and UK equities in one fund, is now available via Skandia’s life, pension and fund supermarket fund ranges.