FTAdviser latest:JPMAM: take heed of Cautious losses

Advisers must take extra precautions when selecting funds in the Cautious Managed sector, JPMorgan Asset Management's (JPMAM) Mike Parsons has warned.

Caution needed in the Cautious Managed sector: JPMAM

Advisers must take extra precautions when selecting funds in the Cautious Managed sector, warns JPMorgan Asset Management's (JPMAM) head of retail sales Mike Parsons.

Husselbee shifts into total return bonds

North chief executive John Husselbee has moved a third of his fixed income portfolio away from strategic bonds into total return bond funds.

Thames River remarkets portfolios

Thames River Capital has remarketed its cautious, balanced and active portfolios in more quantitative terms as advisers move towards quantitative risk-rated products.

Popularity of property soars: Cofunds

Fund platform Cofunds has revealed property soared in popularity during January, as investment in the asset class increased to almost 9 per cent of net sales.

Newton explains changes to Equity & Bond fund name

Newton has renamed its Equity & Bond fund to the Cautious Managed fund to reflect a change in investment style.

Cautious Managed sector to make comeback: Fidelity

The UK Corporate Bond sector dominated in 2009 as investors remained risk averse, however the Cautious Managed sector is looking set to make a comeback this year, according to Fidelity FundsNetwork.

Swip expands multi-manager range

Swip has launched its balanced managed multi-manager fund for former Cazenove duo Mark Harries and Simon Wood.

Swip rolls out vehicle

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) last week launched its balanced managed multi-manager fund for former Cazenove duo Mark Harries and Simon Wood.

Henderson New Star shuns dollar

Henderson New Star's director of fund of funds, Mark Harris, is stripping out dollar exposure on his fund range in anticipation of a collapse in the currency.

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Interview: David Jane, M&G Investments - 'The most powerful tool you can have is an understanding of human emotions'

When it comes to crossing a road, M&G Investments' David Jane insists there is no substitute for the tried and tested wisdom of looking left, right and left again.


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Analyst: T Bailey - Going one better than the big sister

The T Bailey Growth fund Lite, launched on January 25, is one of the more innovative products to have emerged from the fund of funds community – even if it sounds more akin to soft drinks than investments.



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