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Invesco Aim launches US dollar treasury fund to UK investors

14:13 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

Invesco Aim is aiming to cash on nervous investor sentiment in volatile markets by launching a Dublin-domiciled US Dollar Treasury Portfolio money market fund to UK investors.

Schroder Income Maximiser drops call strategy in hunt for capital growth

13:19 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

The high volatility in the first half of the year and strong dividend yield of the portfolio has meant Schroder's Income Maximiser fund has no covered calls in place for the first time since its November 2005 launch.

Sustainable investment 'can protect against risk'

09:30 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

Advisers must embrace green as a future-proof investment strategy, says Henry Boucher of Sarasin & Partners.

The Daily Interview: Commodity correction nothing to do with fundamentals, says JPM's Henderson

07:00 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Danielle Levy

JPM Natural Resources manager Ian Henderson believes the recent sell-off in commodities has nothing to do with fundamentals but rather forced selling and market speculation.

Lyttleton concerns lead OPM into Russell's new absolute return fund

00:01 | 21 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

OPM has backed Cazenove’s new UK Absolute Target Return fund run by Tim Russell (above) as its concerns grow over the volume of money flowing into BlackRock’s version of the fund.

Property man Morrell to head HSBC multi-manager arm

13:49 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

HSBC Global Asset Management has appointed Guy Morrell as head of its multi-manager business for the UK and Middle East North Africa (MENA) in an overhaul of the division. 

JO Hambro Capital soft launches UK Equity fund for Saviddes

12:54 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Sara Smith

JO Hambro Capital Management has soft launched a UK Equity fund for Alex Saviddes.

Fund managers split on Russia-Georgia fallout

09:30 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

The explosive conflict between Russia and Georgia has exacerbated some fund managers’ reservations on investing in the country

Oil price fall is a short-term blip, says A-rated BNY Mellon manager

06:01 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Danielle Levy

BNY Mellon Asian Equity manager Jason Pidcock believes the upward trend in the oil price will continue despite recent price falls. The A-rated manager is also banking on further dollar weakness and a rise in the gold price. 

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers posts 37% profits jump

00:01 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

While many asset management groups founder in the credit crisis, Jupiter Unit Trust Managers appear to go from strength to strength.

The Daily Interview: Swip multi-manager team looks for shelter in infrastructure

00:01 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

The Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) multi-manager team of Mark Harries and Simon Wood has bought into infrastructure in a bid to reduce its multi-asset fund of funds’ correlation with the downturn in markets.

SPA ETF launches follow shift in investment practices

00:01 | 20 Aug 2008 | By Daniel Grote

SPA ETF is launching a range of four sector-based exchange traded funds to anticipate a shift by UK advisers to follow US counterparts basing investments on sectors instead of general approaches.

Jones to become New Star international managing director

01:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Philip Haddon

UPDATE: Greg Jones is to become responsible for New Star's international funds business, taking over some of the responsibilities of Philip Goldsmith, Citywire can reveal.

Rising from the ashes: Phoenix funds resurrected under RLAM banner

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By David Campbell

Royal London Asset Management plans to resurrect under its own banner several trusts purchased earlier this year from Phoenix.  

UK economic problems could last for years, warns GAM's Green

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

GAM's industry veteran Andrew Green (pictured) describes the recent rally in markets as 'lazy' and does not foresee sharp cuts in interest rates.

The Daily Interview: Roberts sees deep value emerging in consumer sectors

00:01 | 19 Aug 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

Morley's Daniel Roberts is starting to increase his weighting in beaten up consumer-facing sectors where he sees deep value emerging.

Anthony Bolton protégé highlights 3 ways to make money from inflation

12:34 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

Anthony Bolton's Protégé Aruna Karunathilake (pictured) has highlighted three ways to make money from the stockmarket through the build up of inflationary pressures.

M&G's Felton steps down to fight illness

10:15 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

M&G’s UK Select manager Mike Felton has temporarily stepped down from his role at the group after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Burnett remains bullish on Russia

09:19 | 18 Aug 2008 | By Sara Smith

Neptune's Rob Burnett says the confrontation between Russia and Georgia is unlikely to have a significant long-term impact on the market and economic growth will continue to be strong.

The Daily Interview: US housing problems scarcely begun, says Elvey

09:03 | 18 Aug 2008 | By David Campbell

Non-recourse mortgages mean that US borrowers will get back on their feet quickly but banks will be crippled, warns JO Hambro US manager Gordon Elvey.

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