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F&C: Make the most of existing opportunities as Budget will be for business rather than private investors
With George Osborne set to focus heavily on promoting economic growth through business at his Budget on Wednesday, private investors should not be expecting any headline-grabbing new initiatives to encourage personal saving and investment.
Scottish Widows: Budget commentary 2011 23 March 2011
The 2011 Budget will be delivered by the Chancellor on Wednesday 23 March. On the day of the Budget Scottish Widows will be providing our initial summary findings, highlighting financial planning implications for you and your clients.
Marketing Hub eNews: Addressing the demands for gap filling...
Addressing the demand... Many advisers may have worked hard to complete their professional exams and the last thing they need before the retail distribution review (RDR)
F&C: Paul Niven Paul Niven, Head of Multi Asset Investment comments on the events in Japan.
The Japanese earthquake, resultant tsunami, and battle to prevent meltdown in nuclear reactors have caused the largest sell-off in Japanese equities since 1987.
An Unfashionable Truth
As the full horrors of the Japanese earthquake still unfold, we can only look on in dismay, especially as the deadly tsunamis spread out across the Pacific.
BlackRock: Emerging Markets - Still the future?
Industry experts share their views on closed-end funds, Tuesday 22 March, 1pm GMT
AEGON: Segmenting your client bank
The next step of the RDR Journey, customer segmentation.
Gartmore: Update on Henderson Group's proposed acquisition of Gartmore
On 12 January this year, Henderson Group plc (Henderson) announced its proposed acquisition of Gartmore Group Limited (Gartmore).
Asset.tv: Morningstar/OBSR rating - BNY Mellon Long Term Global Equity Fund
This afternoon's report features the Morningstar/OBSR rating opinion on the BNY Mellon Long Term Global Equity Fund with Ruli Viljoen
Asset.tv: SWIP Property Trust
5 minute overview, with comments from Tony Yousefian of Multi Manager OPM and Gerry Ferguson of SWIP
Asset.tv: Schroder Global Economic Update with Keith Wade
Schroder Global Economic Update with Keith Wade
BlackRock: Strategic Solutions Q1 2011
Strategic Solutions, BlackRock's quarterly investment publication, provides an exploration of our market views across different asset classes and regions and connects them to investment solutions from our UK Fund ranges.
Asset.tv: Morningstar/OBSR rating - M&G Global Basics Fund
This morning's report features the Morningstar qualitative research report on the M&G Global Basics Fund
Close AM: QE2 and the Cost of Living To Infinity and Beyond
For some time a large part of the financial community has believed that the only realistic way for Western Governments to manage down their debts is to inflate the problem away.
Scottish Widows: Bringing the best together
Introducing your new combined commission statements. On 21 March one of the final stages of the Scottish Widows and Clerical Medical integration will be complete.
Schroders launches first fund in low cost active range
Schroders announces the launch of Schroder UK Core Fund, the first in a suite of actively-managed products, designed to provide customers with a low cost, lower risk, transparent alternative to passive investing.
Investment Philosophy and Process the key to outsourcing for IFAs
Charges and investment philosophy are key drivers for advisers when selecting a discretionary fund management partner, the first adviser insight report from Close Asset Management has revealed.
Asset.tv: Carefully considered outcomes - SWIP Multi-Manager Funds
This afternoon's report features the SWIP Multi-Manager Funds with Mark Harries and Simon Wood
Close: Investment Philosophy and Process the key to outsourcing for IFAs
Charges and investment philosophy are key drivers for advisers when selecting a discretionary fund management partner, the first adviser insight report from Close Asset Management has revealed.
Your invitation to the IQ Roadshow 2011
Following on from the success of the IQ roadshow in November 2010, four of the UK's leading fund management groups will be back together in May
Royal London 360°: 39% increase in annual new business
Royal London 360° has written a record 39% increase in new business for the year ending 31 December 2010, compared to the same period in 2009.
Thames River: European absolute return fund set to launch
This week will see the soft launch of a new UCITs III absolute return fund focused on European equities.
Thames River Multi-Capital Newsflash
We have just published the eighth edition of Tales from the River, our multi-manager adviser newsletter.
M&G: Register now for the F1 Investment F1orum
We would like to invite you to join us on the 24th March 2011
F&C: Register for the webcast
This fully interactive Webcast is hosted by Peter Lees, Head of UK Equities at F&C.
Scottish Provident: Help protect your client's standard of living
Scottish Provident needs you. Together we can help Britons strengthen their financial safety net.
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
The good news goes on. In Venezuela, for example, president Chávez has been continuing the states expropriation of land
Schroders Hidden dividends
A focus on dividend yield has proved to be a successful method of generating exceptional returns for investors, both over time and across most regions globally.
F&C: The next asset class bubble
An asset bubble is formed when the price deviates from its intrinsic valuation and speculation takes over from fundamental analysis
Asset.tv: Key Issues with Outsourcing Client Investments
This morning's report features the Key Issues with Outsourcing Client Investments with Robert Imbert and David Muncaster of Close Investments
Is property losing its appeal as a long-term investment?
The publication last month of the most recent Association of British Insurers (ABI) quarterly consumer survey contains some very revealing figures about how savers and investors are thinking regarding providing for their futures.
Is property losing its appeal as a long-term investment?
The publication last month of the most recent Association of British Insurers (ABI) quarterly consumer survey contains some very revealing figures about how savers and investors are thinking regarding providing for their futures.
F&C: Ted Scott comments on UK Consumer Prices Index
The Bank of England received further bad news today as the reported CPI rose to 4% for January
Equities looking attractive against bonds - SWIP UK Equity Overview
SWIP UK Equity Overview with Peter Cockburn
Anands European equity fund awarded A rating from Standard & Poors Fund Research
Anand, who heads up the F&C European Equities Team, took over as lead manager in September 2008. Following approval from shareholders, Anand altered the strategy of the former F&C European Fund to generate a combination of income and capital appreciation for long-term investors, based on evidence of a clear evolution of dividend culture in Continental Europe to mirror that in the UK stock market.
Annuitas: Where a Specialist adds real value
The need for an annuity specialist has never been greater
Scottish Widows: Capital Protected Fund 18 launch
CPF is a cautious growth investment fund, and could be suitable