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GLG Global Corporate Bond Fund
In these turbulent times for financial markets, investors are increasingly looking towards yields to find value.
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Thames River Multi-Capital newsflash
The third quarter of 2011 provided very contrasting returns for government bond and equity investors. The former continued to deliver positive overall returns despite ongoing global debt concerns
BlackRock: Global Market Analysis
There have been substantial swings in financial markets over the past few days. October was a significant risk-on month in general
Fidelity FundsNetwork has unveiled a shortlist of 16 funds approved by OBSR as suitable for Junior ISAs.
The new tax wrapper for saving for under-18s will be launched on 1 November and FundsNetwork is one of only a handful of platforms which will offer them immediately.
Great news! LV= have improved their interest rates for Equity Release.
The improvements apply to their Lifetime Mortgage - lump sum and Flexible Lifetime Mortgage.
Defaqto: Baby boomers choosing drawdown will create a real opportunity for advisers in the SIPP market
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, the uptake of drawdown products by baby boomers reaching retirement will continue to fuel growth in the self-invested personal pension (SIPP) market1 for several years to come.
They do not like it up 'em Sir.
I was somewhat amused to read that a British business woman will stand trial in Portugal this week for defaming a lawyer by making a formal complaint about him to his regulator.
FREEDOM INCOME PLAN EXPANDS RETIREMENT INCOME OPTIONS MetLife FIP offers choices on income and death benefits
MetLife has expanded the retirement income options for advisers with the launch of its Freedom Income Plan (FIP) designed to enable clients to keep control of their retirement.
BlackRock World Resources Income Fund: Today's 'natural' conversation
Here are a few Reasons to Buy the World Resources Equity Income Fund
Defaqto - Your free guide to Drawdown - Now Available
Drawdown has been one of the big drivers of the recent growth within the self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) market.
Ascentric adds Hawksmoor to platform
Independent wrap Ascentric has added Hawksmoor Investment Management to the fast growing list of Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) on its platform.
BNY Mellon: Newton's Harries goes big in his search for income
A focus on capital preservation and income is key in such tough market conditions
F&C: The grand plan will it provide a lasting solution?
The Eurozone politicians reached an agreement in the early hours of the morning that has been greeted with relief by the media and markets alike as a significant step forward to a resolution to the ongoing debt crisis.
Lansons Regulatory Forum: 29 November 2011
One of the consequences of the financial crisis is that the fiscal pressure for governments around the world
Schroders: Eurozone crisis update: Done deal
Leaders from the eurozone and the wider EU met yesterday to thrash out a solution that they hope can finally stem the contagion spreading from the European sovereign debt crisis.
Thames River Distribution Fund webinar
Wed like to draw your attention to a webinar we are running on 9 November at which Gary will be presenting. We would be delighted if you could join us for this interactive online event
Latest news from Events-Hub
With advisers facing ever greater demands on their time and knowhow from their clients, not to mention the regulator, the IQ Roadshow presents a great opportunity to hear from four leading fund managers on a broad range of investment topics
Dimensionals Bond Fund takes top spot at Nucleus
The Dimensional Global Short Bond Fund was the fastest growing fund on the Nucleus platform over the third quarter of the year, rising to become the platforms most popular holding,
Thames River multi-manager portfolio update
Thames River Balanced Managed, Equity Managed and Global Boutiques Funds
The Joint Investment Forum, 5-19 January 2012
For ten years the Joint Investment Forum has consistently delivered significant and well timed insights.
Watching Brief - GLG Global Corporate Bond Fund - Q4/11
GLG Global Corporate Bond Fund Watching Brief
Introducing the Artemis European Opportunities Fund
At first glance the outlook for Europe can look somewhat gloomy right now.
BlackRock's Weekly Market Views
It was an encouraging week for risk assets, with major equity markets posting gains across most regions and commodity prices also climbing.
F&C: Ethical investment read beyond the label
National Ethical Investment Week, which kicks off on 16 October, will once again turn a spotlight on investing with a conscience.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management update on commodities from Neil Gregson
Watch Neil Gregson, manager of the Global Mining Fund and co-manager of the JPM Natural Resources Fund, provide an update on the commodities sector.
Asset.tv Webcast Hub - the week ahead
Please find below a summary of investment industry webcasts taking place next week. Click to link directly to the registration form where applicable. Events can be entered into your Outlook calendar via the links on the webpage, here.
BNY Mellon: Newtons Iain Stewart takes a defensive stance as risks abound
With no end in sight for the Eurozone crisis, further QE seems likely, says Newtons Iain Stewart
3rd annual Ascentric Conference to focus on Managing Change
Independent wrap platform Ascentric has announced the dates of its third annual November Conference
Artemis: Hunters' Tails
From the 21% agreed in July (all instruments will be priced to produce a 21 percent net present value loss), a 50% haircut on Greek gifts? Or possibly as much as 60%? Consensus seems to be building around that
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
So just how frightened are we? I am sure many will recall Clint Eastwoods memorable line
LV= were aiming youll find our Income Protection the cheapest for EVEN MORE of your clients.
At LV= were aiming youll find our Income Protection the cheapest for EVEN MORE of your clients. When compared to equivalent income protection products offered by our main competitors.
Ageas: Does your client feel valued by their insurer?
When asked, 90% of our customers said that we make them feel valued. That's compared to an industry average of just 80%.
BNY Mellon: Newton Balanced Fund update
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 10:30 Iain Stewart, lead manager of the Newton Balanced Fund will give an update on the Fund's recent performance and portfolio activity.
Latest news from Events-Hub
The next in the successful series of Events-Hub conferences will be held at the Mandarin Oriental in London on Wednesday 16 November.
Prudential are making some important changes that we would like to share with you.
Due to these current conditions we have to increase the guarantee prices for new investments into the PruFund Protected Cautious Fund and PruFund Protected Growth Fund.
For new customers only
Dont you just hate it when you are sucked in by great marketing and a fantastic offer from your bank or your media provider or even your sports club and then just as you think Im up for that you hear or read the words 'for new customers only'.
Events-Hub Conference: London: 16 November 2011
We are delighted to invite you to join us for an Events-Hub investment conference hosted by some of the UK's leading investment managers.
Thames River multi-manager portfolio update
We have established a position in the recent C share issue of NB Global Floating Rate Income Fund in Thames River Distribution.