FTAdviser latest:Octopus ponders use of mini discretionary service

The future of investment for advisers is for multi-managers like Octopus creating a mini discretionary service using platforms, according to its chief investment officer Lothar Mentel.

Architas funds offer capital protection

Two open-ended structured product fund-of-funds have been launched by multi-manager Architas.

Opes head reinvests

Margetts Opes Growth manager Wayne Buttery has reinvested a 30 per cent cash position in equities over recent months, acknowledging that his concerns may have been overcautious.

Neptune negative on domestic Japan stocks

Neptune Investment Management has delivered a gloomy verdict on swathes of the Japanese market, despite short-term interest from managers, following a trip to the region.

Architas launches two diversified multi-manager Oeics

Architas Multi-Manager has launched two diversified multi-manager funds, offering investors capital growth and some downside protection.

Merrill Lynch appoints senior portfolio manager

Merrill Lynch has appointed HSBC's Edward Raymond as senior portfolio manager within its wealth managemnt discretionary business, Merrill Lynch Portfolio Management (MLPM).

Lowes Wealth Management launches IFA distribution company in UK

Beijing-based investment manager Lowes Wealth Management (LWM) has launched a distribution company in the UK to help market its £3.6m east-west value fund to small IFAs.

Cash positions reveal renewed optimism: Defaqto

Multi-manager cash positions are at their lowest level for more than 18 months, according to Fraser Donaldson from Defaqto.

Insight trims Asia exposure on MM fund

Insight Investment has trimmed its Asia exposure in its multi-manager fund Diversified Target Return fund because "it ran so hard", according to Mike Pinggera, head of multi-asset group.

F&C tries US sector for multi-manager exposure

F&C's multi-manager team have introduced an active US exposure to their overseas equity allocation across its fund portfolios.

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Focus: Roadshow - Next year's model

The investment roadshows to have made their way around the UK – some of which have featured in these pages – have focused on the asset classes and investment strategies suggested to help IFAs tackle the challenging markets.


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