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Fishing for income in tough times? Thames River Distribution Fund
Low interest rates, depressed government bond yields and volatile share dividends are just one of the reasons many of your clients could well be struggling as they fish for income.
Small is Beautiful, suggests Thames River research
Research carried out by Thames River Multi-Capital suggests that small funds are more likely to appear among the most consistent performers than their larger counterparts.
Only SEVEN Len?
We need a Brucie Bonus by way of your vote please to try and win the category of Best Support Services at the Professional Adviser Awards.
Asset.tv Webcast Hub - the week ahead
A summary of investment industry webcasts taking place next week
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
In January 2008, there were 12 AAA-rated companies in the world. Yet there were 64,000 structured financial instruments, such as collateralised debt obligations (CDOs), rated AAA. The rest, as they say, is history.
Ashcourt Rowan portfolio services on Ascentric
Ashcourt Rowan Asset Managements Managed Portfolio Service is now available through the Ascentric wrap platform.
BNY Mellon: Prime Minister Zapatero goes, but the Spanish inquisition continues
Despite the political changes afoot in Spain, Spanish bond yields remain worryingly high
Scottish Widows: 2011 Autumn Statement 29 November
The Chancellor will deliver his 2011 Autumn Statement on Tuesday 29 November. The following day well be providing our initial summary findings.
IFA letter of the week
In a modern democratic society no organisation or body should be granted power without accountability.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management: Fantasy Fund Manager
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F&C: Investment trusts retain long-term advantage despite recent volatility
Investment trusts are outperforming open-ended funds in most sectors and over most time periods, according to new research carried out for F&C Investments
Nucleus boosts bulk switching capability
Nucleus, the IFA-owned and controlled wrap platform, has enhanced its bulk switching functionality to provide advisers with greater flexibility and speed when switching assets within accounts.
PanaceaIFA has been shortlisted for Best Network/Support Services Award at the Professional Adviser Awards 2012
We are delighted to announce that PanaceaIFA has been shortlisted for Best Network/Support Services Award at the Professional Adviser Awards 2012
Wizard learning: How can you remember 90% of your studies?
This audiovisual presentation Working with the Wizard explains what factors need to be present to be able to remember 90% of your studies.
7IM: Protecting Investments or Ramping up Risk
Credit Default Swaps (CDS) are one of those technical financial terms that are bandied around, apparently more often to confuse rather than to clarify.
BlackRock's Equity Income Funds
Strong stock selection provided a cushion for investors as all four of BlackRocks equity income funds outperformed their respective benchmarks in the three months to 30 September.
IFA Letter of the week
As interim managing director FCA you are reported as saying The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be able to enjoy a greater influence at European level if the government amends its strategic objective to include protecting the competitiveness of UK financial services. OPEN LETTER TO MARGARET COLE
BlackRock UK Absolute Alpha Fund
The third quarter proved to be very difficult for risk assets, with sharp falls across different asset classes. The FTSE All-Share returned -13.5%, the S&P 500 -14%, the DJStoxx 600 Banks -28%, Copper -26%, and WTI Oil -26%. In this context the Fund fell -4.2% with negative performance concentrated in August.
Thames River Multi-Capital newsflash
Along with many other market participants we have been frustrated by the length of time it is taking to deal with the Eurozone debt problem.
MetLife - View our 'Retirement should be liberating' webinar
MetLife's webinar on Tuesday 25 October explored the value of the fixed term annuity market and why it could be applicable for your clients.
Fidelity FundsNetwork extends offshore fund choice for advisers
Nine new offshore providers added including Insight, PIMCO and Franklin Templeton
Assureweb and Hodge link up
Hodges Guaranteed Pension Annuity is now available to advisers through Assurewebs market leading annuity service.
Defaqto - Your free guide to business protection - now available
Business protection represents tremendous opportunities for advisers to write more business while addressing the needs of corporate clients.
Thames River Cautious, Balanced, Equity Managed and Global Boutiques Funds
For the avoidance of confusion, please note that both portfolio alerts issued earlier this afternoon regarding Odey Odyssey and Invesco Perpetual Tactical Bond should have read 'Bought' rather than 'Sold' in the sub-heading.
Pathway to Success or failure?
Better Client Relationships Workshop, we have a limited number of free places for PanaceaIFA members.
Thames River multi-manager portfolio update
Thames River Cautious, Balanced and Equity Managed and Global Boutiques Funds
BNY Mellon: Newton Real Return Fund update with Iain Stewart - 23 November 2011
Iain Stewart, lead manager of the Newton Real Return Fund will provide an update on the Fund's recent performance and porfolio activity
Defaqto: Provider service in the individual protection market falls short of adviser expectations
A survey by independent financial research company Defaqto has found that providers of individual protection products are failing to meet advisers expectations in eight of the 10 most important aspects of service.
Asset.tv: Schroders Asian Income Funds
See: long term investing in region really can pay dividends
BlackRock: Noise from Italy drowns out improvements elsewhere
Politics, particularly European politics, has once more dominated the investment scene this week. The swing of market sentiment surrounding the installation of a new government in Greece and ejection of Silvio Berlusconi in Italy drove both stock and bond markets.
Close asset management appoints ian christie as business development director (north)
Close Asset Management has appointed Ian Christie to the role of Business Development Director (North). He will report to Robert Imbert, Director of Intermediary Sales and will be based in Close Asset Managements Manchester office.
The USA Still a Cinderella Story?
The smallest measurable unit of time in the universe is held to be the New York Minute the approximate amount of time between a traffic light turning green, and the person in the car behind you honking their horn.
Ageas: Weve set the benchmark once again
Weve always strived to give your clients the best cover possible and weve just raised the standard again.
Asset.tv: Neptune Global Long/Short Sector Fund
Making full use of Neptune's research capabilities An introduction to the new Neptune Global Long/Short Sector Fund with Ted Alexander
IFA Letter of the week
We could go round and round indefinitely challenging the veracity of the FSAs claims
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
Too big to fail or to bail? Simulations by the IMF show that if their bond yields rise to 8%, interest payments on outstanding Italian debt will reach 20% of government revenues by 2015.
Defaqto: Provider support is the key to unlocking business protection opportunities for advisers
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, the business protection market offers opportunities for advisers to meet the needs of their existing client base.
F&C: Investors Capital Trust - half-yearly results for the six months ended 30 September
I thought you might be interested in the half-yearly financial results of Investors Capital Trust, released to the London Stock Exchange. The results are for the six months ended 30 September 2011.
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