Story by: Jim Robinson, Investment Adviser
Gartmore has postponed the launch of its European Absolute Return fund.
The Association of Investment Companies has backed Europe as a market for investing in small companies in the long term, following a roundtable debate involving two of its members.
Deutsche Bank’s ETF platform, db x-trackers, has been granted distribution rights by the HM Revenue & Customs.
The FTSE 100 index tumbled by more than 240 points after the markets opened this morning (6 October), on the back of continued financial distress across Europe.
Old Mutual has dished out nearly £50m to settle a long-rumbling dispute between its Skandia subsidiary and its former Swedish asset management business.
The latest data from Morningstar has revealed a short-term performance craze in the volatile UK equity markets that IFAs say could damage long-term returns.
Knox D’Arcy Investment Management said it could launch its Directors Dealings trust in the US if the fund is successful in the UK.
Manager aims to attract long-term investors with stocks in large, liquid firms
Richard Buxton, head of UK equities for Schroders, speaks to Girlie Garduce about why he will maintain a cautious investment approach and the impact that the credit crunch is having
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