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The Daily Interview: Asian economies at 'inflexion point' says A-rated Chan

09:26 | 25 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

Asia and in particular China are nearing a major ‘inflexion point’ in their development as resources are diverted to fiscal policy, RLAM’s A-rated Asia manager Edward Chan has said.    

Skandia launches three US funds

12:15 | 24 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

Skandia Investment Group (SIG) is launching three US equity funds into the UK on the back of growing interest in the region from UK investors.

Judith Mercer to leave LV=

10:49 | 24 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

LV= manager Judith Mercer has handed control of the UK Growth fund over to head of equities Neil Worsley ahead of her departure next week.

Peter Webb says 'I'll be back'

10:36 | 24 Jul 2008 | By James Phillipps

The former chief executive of Unicorn Asset Management and well-known smaller companies investor Peter Webb has promised that he will swiftly return to the market with a new fund.

Sector watch: Asia Pacific managers feel the heat

10:15 | 24 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

Concerns over rising inflation in China coupled with weak property stocks in Hong Kong have contributed to a turbulent 12 months for fund managers in the Asia Pacific ex Japan region.

Fidelity changes name of Managed International fund

13:05 | 23 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

Fidelity has changed the name of its Fidelity Managed International portfolio to better reflect the investment process of manager, Citywire A-rated Brenda Reed.

Insight hires ex Schroders man Richard Lloyd to head structured solutions

12:51 | 23 Jul 2008 | By James Phillipps

Former Schroders co-head of structured products Richard Lloyd has joined Insight Investments.

Deptford takes on Whittaker's New Star Equity Income fund

12:23 | 23 Jul 2008 | By Matthew Goodburn

New Star new recruit Charles Deptford has taken the reins of the underperforming New Star Equity Income fund from Stephen Whittaker.

OPM spies potential in emerging market Reits

09:30 | 23 Jul 2008 | By Daniel Grote

OPM Fund Management believes it has spotted an opportunity in emerging market real estate investment trusts, which it argues are being shunned despite healthy performance.

The Daily Interview: Parts of UK in recession says Cartesian's Kelly

00:01 | 23 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

The weakest areas of the UK economy – banks and house builders - are already in a recession, Andrew Kelly of the Cartesian UK Opportunities fund has said.

Debt managers face consolidation, says Fitch

13:42 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Colin McClelland

Fitch Ratings has forecast a 20% drop by 2011 in the number of European companies managing collateralised loan obligations which could threaten refinancing in downtrodden sectors and pull long-term institutional investors into leveraged loans.

Occam unveils Asian and European funds for former Citywire rated duo

13:25 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

Occam Asset Management is planning to launch Asian and European UCITS III funds for former Citywire rated stars Mark Williams (pictured) and Phil Cliff as part of a dedicated push into the UK retail market.

Octopus aims for 10% return with new VCT portfolio service

13:04 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Daniel Grote

Octopus says it is targeting a 'new type' of VCT investor with the launch of a portfolio of secondary VCT shares it claims can deliver 10% of tax-free total return per annum.

Former Midas managers McGrath and Brann resurface as Crosby

12:54 | 22 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

Former Midas Capital managers Tom McGrath and Steve Brann have resurfaced at Crosby Asset Management.

Allenbridge makes first foray into funds space

09:30 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Investment consultant Allenbridge Group has launched its first fund, the multi-asset EFA Allenbridge Strategic Alpha fund.

Cavanagh and Rathbones unveil investment service

09:30 | 22 Jul 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

IFA firm Cavanagh Group has struck an exclusive deal with Rathbone Investment Management for the launch of a discretionary investment management service called Cavanagh Asset Management.

Principal blacklists New Star's Whittaker

00:01 | 22 Jul 2008 | By David Campbell

Stephen Whittaker has seen his New Star Equity Income fund blacklisted in the influential bi-annual Principal Equity Income study, while Threadneedle's Citywire AA-rated Leigh Harrison is promoted to the White List.

Inflationary risks make sustainable recovery unlikely says Moore

17:00 | 21 Jul 2008 | By Sara Smith

The UK economy will see further deterioration on the back of the credit crunch and growing inflationary pressures says Santander's Richard Moore.

Evercore buys stake in Redwood's Pan-Asset

16:44 | 21 Jul 2008 | By Daniel Grote

US investment firm Evercore Partners has acquired a 50% stake in Tory MP John Redwood's Pan-Asset Capital Management ETF firm with an option to acquire full control at an undisclosed later date.

Lord Rothschild appoints Marshall Wace founder to RIT board

13:11 | 21 Jul 2008 | By Dylan Lobo

Lord Jacob Rothschild (pictured) has appointed one of the world’s most recognised hedge fund managers, Ian Wace and the chief investment officer of Oxford University Asset Management (OUAM) to the board of his family investment trust.

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