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GLGs Phil Pearson discusses the current opportunity in the ever evolving technology sector.
GLGs Phil Pearson discusses the current opportunity in the ever evolving technology sector.
BNY Mellon News Wire
There are positive signs regarding the health of the global economy, although risks remain
BlackRock: April Global Strategic Framework
The performance of financial markets varied significantly in March by region and by asset class. March proved to be another positive month for equities and, overall, equity market returns for the first quarter of 2012 were strong.
Fidelity: Don't lose opportunity to restore public confidence in executive pay
London, 27 April 2012: In an open letter published today Fidelity Worldwide Investment says that the consultation by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills on Executive Remuneration and Shareholder Rights provides a golden opportunity to restore public confidence in executive remuneration; and to resolve an issue which in the current climate is simply not going to go away.
Join BlackRock's live debate: Have you explored all the dimensions of income?
You know income matters, you know yield has rarely seemed thinner on the ground, but have you stopped to really think about the different dimensions of income?
Fidelity's Tristan Cooper on S&P downgrade of Spain
Commenting on todays downgrade, Tristan Cooper, Sovereign Debt Analyst at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, says: "We have had significant concerns about Spain for some time and so agree with the overall thesis behind S&P's downgrade.
Cazenove Capital: the art of multi-manager investing
The Cazenove Capital explain how multi-manager funds can be an ideal solution looking to outsource the day-to-day fund selection and asset allocation decisions.
Bright Grey: Who would you trust with your children?
Bringing up children with two parents in a household is hard enough, but for single parents, theres no one to share the job. In the UK there are over 13.2 million dependent children. 76% of them live in a two-parent family but 24% have just one parent caring for them.
How can the industry avoid polarised advice in the post-RDR world?
Money Marketing is delighted to announce a unique morning seminar that will discuss whether advisers are covering all their options in readiness for RDR and reducing the risk of their retirement advice process.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management What a slowing China means for investors
In our latest insight paper, we look at the implications of a more gradual slowdown in China for investors.
JP Morgan Asset Management Investment Trust Insight series
The advantages of closed-ended funds - Read part two of our Investment Trusts Insight Series to find out.
Fidelity's Trevor Greetham: UK bumps along the bottom, while the US grows its way out of debt
Trevor Greetham, Director of Asset Allocation at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, comments: The UK is technically in recession after two negative quarters.
MetLife focuses on delivering certainty for clients with protected growth bond
MetLife has responded to demand from clients and advisers for increased protection for investments by offering an extra 1% allocation on its innovative Protected Growth Bond.
Schroders Quickview: UK Q1 GDP - UK slips back into recession
It will be remarkable if the Bank of England does not respond with more Quantitative Easing. We expect an additional £50 billion next month.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Guide to the Markets
Starting 21 May 2012 across 14 UK locations, register now for Q2 2012 Guide to the Markets.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management The Fixed Income Sweet Spot
In our latest insight paper, Nick Gartside, JPM Strategic Bond Fund, looks at the factors driving bond markets and opportunities on offer inn the current fixed income sweet spot.
Cazenove Capital: A mixed season
Robin Griffiths, Technical Strategist at Cazenove Capital discusses why he expects the upward momentum to fade.
BlackRock: Global Market Analysis
Last week saw a modest upturn in equities, a sideways move in government bonds and a slight weakening of the dollar and the euro.
PFS London Conference, Thursday April 26th 2012
PFS London Conference, Thurs April 26th 2012 AM - RDR and the key to Better Client Relationships, PM - Gap-fill 18-23, The Chartered Insurance Institute, London
Cazenove Capital: Q&A Roadshow
Six leading fund managers will be on the road again in May register your place now.
Your complimentary Rayner Spencer Mills report - Spectrum Fund range
The popularity of funds that match clients' risk profiles prompted Rayner Spencer Mills to review Spectrum. A solution which we believe is the UKs leading risk targeted fund range.
BlackRock: Weekly market update
Ewen Cameron Watt, Chief Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses last weeks market moves, which saw modest rises across most stock markets, and the outlook for the current first-quarter earnings season.
The High Lords of Google
The informal corporate motto of Google was originally 'Don't be Evil' - reflecting the young, fresh and enthusiastic tone of the business blowing away the cobwebs of dark corporate halls.
REMINDER: Webcast - Alex Wright, Fidelity Smaller Companies Fund
Tuesday 24th April at 10am, Alex Wright, manager of Fidelitys Smaller Companies Fund, will take part in a live webcast.
Bright Grey: Reaching 40 really is something to celebrate
Some women see their 40th birthday as the start of the ageing process and they worry about grey hair and wrinkles. But ask any woman who's been living with a critical illness how she feels on reaching 40 and she'll give you lots of reasons to celebrate.
M&G: Win one pair of tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
M&G has supported the RHS for a number of years in and around RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex
Hub eNews
"Open season continues on absolute return funds with Which? now placing them in a list of 13 'unlucky' financial products to avoid, where they rub shoulders uneasily with such other paragons of financial virtue as mobile phone insurance, extended warranties, payment protection insurance, store cards and water pipe insurance.
BNY Mellon NewsWire
While US economic data have been more positive of late, sharp improvements are unlikely in the near term
Standard Life Investments: GARS monthly update
In March 2012 the Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund delivered a gross return of 0.60% overall, bringing Q1 performance to 5.46%
Legal & General relevant life plan
On 5 April 2012, our Relevant Life Plan (RLP) continuation option changed. If the employee leaves employment there are two options that must be exercised within 30 days of leaving:
Fidelity fixed income webcast
In a webcast on the outlook for fixed income today, Andy Howse, Investment Director in Fidelitys fixed income team, outlined why investors will need to be careful in their selection of corporate debt in the months ahead.
Outstanding manager line-up for FundsNetwork Brewery Event
FundsNetwork has unveiled details of the Art of Investment 2012 Investment Forum.
FundsNetwork best selling funds and sectors - March
Klare Baldwin, Head of Marketing at FundsNetwork, comments: For the first time in many months, we are starting to see the balance shift in investor appetite from income to growth orientated investments.
Cazenove Capital: Strategy & Economics
With the emergence of China as an industrial force, there are two economies now competing to call the tune.
M&G Global Basics Fund from fund manager Graham French
Listen to an in-depth review of the M&G Global Basics Fund.
Asset.tv. Schroders - How options help protect on the downside
Schroder Strategic Bond Fund with Gareth Isaac
BlackRock: The factors behind falls in risk asset value
The risk-off sentiment which has been lurking in the background over the past few weeks has become more evident over the past few days.
7IM: Feeding the Dragon
The Year of the Water Dragon, whilst normally providing good joss for those followers of Chinese astrology, is also proving to be a challenging one on various fronts.
Fidelity investment webcasts
Andy Howse, Investment Director in Fidelitys fixed income team, will share his views on the outlook for fixed income.
Scottish Widows: Tax fact 2012/2013 now available
Following the Budget announcement in March, we have updated our Tax Facts booklet for 2012/2013.