New funds expected to be unveiled this Autumn

FTAdviser latest:Liontrust to launch new funds and hire new manager

Story by: Sharon Flaherty, FTAdviser

Liontrust is preparing to launch a range of new funds this Autumn and is in talks to hire a new fund manager, FTAdviser has learned.

  • Time published: 16:15
  • Date published: 03.07.2009
  • Published in: Investments

Advisers most popular distribution channel: IMA

Intermediaries represented the most popular distribution channel for UK domiciled funds in May, making up 87 per cent of gross retail business, according to the latest figures from the Investment Management Association (IMA).

  • Date published: 29.06.2009

Fundamental rolls out onshore version of bond fund

Specialist investment firm Fundamental Asset Management has launched an onshore version of its sterling corporate bond fund to the retail market to take advantage of current yields.

  • Date published: 29.06.2009

OPM moves portfolio to high-yield end

Mixed-asset multi-manager OPM Fund Management has moved its Fixed Interest portfolio towards the high-yield end of the credit spectrum, as investment-grade bonds move downwards with gilts.

  • Date published: 29.06.2009

OMAM appoints Stewart Cowley to manage two bond funds

Old Mutual Asset Managers has appointed Stewart Cowley as manager of its £39m Global Strategic Bond and £20m Dynamic Bond funds.

  • Date published: 29.06.2009

Corporate bonds still going strong

Investors are showing a preference for corporate bonds in the current economic climate, according to Cofunds.

  • Date published: 25.06.2009

Stewart Cowley appointed fund manager of OMAM bonds

Old Mutual Asset Managers (OMAM) has appointed Stewart Cowley as fund manager of its £39m Global Strategic Bond and £20m Dynamic Bond funds.

  • Date published: 24.06.2009

Fundamental launches onshore sterling corporate bond

Specialist investment firm Fundamental Asset Management has launched an onshore version of its offshore Sterling Corporate Bond fund to the retail market to take advantage of current yields.

  • Date published: 22.06.2009

Lombard Odier stays cautious over corporate credit

The "surge" in the high-yield corporate credit market is set to continue, but the asset class is losing its appeal following the recent jump in prices, according to Lombard Odier.

  • Date published: 22.06.2009

Cofunds figures show boost for copr bonds

Latest sales figures from Cofunds show corporate bond funds continue to remain popular with investors as they seek alternatives to equities.

  • Date published: 22.06.2009

News Analysis

LVAM starts legal process for CS funds

LV's expansion of retail operation looks imminent

  • Time published: 00:01
  • Date published: 01.07.2009

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Focus: Economic recovery

There is good news for equities, with managers moving overweight in the asset class, but the bond market is very different, as sell-offs push rising yields

  • Time published: 00:01
  • Date published: 29.06.2009

Features

Analyst: Henderson New Star

Stephen Thariyan, Henderson Credit Alpha fund manager, talks about overcoming some bad timing

  • Time published: 00:01
  • Date published: 29.06.2009

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