FTAdviser latest:Gartmore postpones launch of absolute return fund

Gartmore has postponed the launch of its European Absolute Return fund.

Future looks good for European smaller companies, says AIC

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.

Euro markets leave US in wake

US finance being left behind by Europe

Deutsche gains distributing funds status for ETFs

Deutsche Bank’s ETF platform, db x-trackers, has been granted distribution rights by the HM Revenue & Customs.

FTSE takes dramatic tumble after markets open

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 pays out almost £50m in compensation

Old Mutual has dished out nearly £50m to settle a long-rumbling dispute between its Skandia subsidiary and its former Swedish asset management business.

Morningstar reveals short-term performance craze

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 looks to future with US fund

Knox D’Arcy Investment Management said it could launch its Directors Dealings trust in the US if the fund is successful in the UK.

RWC launches new long/short Asia fund

Manager aims to attract long-term investors with stocks in large, liquid firms

Features

'We did not want to launch a fund that when up and down, down and up'

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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Features

Global small caps offer compelling value

Now may be a good time for investors to increase their exposure to this asset class


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Auguries of real disaster might not be indicated by the FTSE index but by the Libor rates



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