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Discretionary Management|May 24, 2013
Managers optimistic on further Japan growth
Managers believe Japan’s stockmarket will keep rising in spite of correction fears
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Investment Trusts|13:11Analysts back share issue for Schroder Oriental trust
Schroders’ head of UK intermediary Robin Stoakley says trust hoping to raise up to £150m, depending on demand.
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Fixed Income|10:33Kames promotes McGuckin to co-manager on offshore fund
Claire McGuckin promoted to co-manager on offshore high yield fund as Melanie Mitchell concentrates on onshore version.
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Emerging Markets|May 24, 2013
Mark Mobius Frontier Markets funds to stem inflows
Franklin Templeton’s Frontier Markets funds will close to new investors from June 28 after a recent surge of inflows.
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Economic Indicators|08:27
ECB president pushes for a ‘more European UK’
Mario Draghi urged the UK to consider its strong financial links with the eurozone in a speech in London last night.
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UK|07:52
Close Brothers’ assets up 4 per cent in three months
The company reported an increase of assets under management to £9.2bn in the three months to April 30.
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Economic Indicators|07:41
Morning papers: HSBC’s US settlement could be rejected
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Wraps & Platforms|May 23, 2013
True Potential revamps platform to allow 100% investment
Platform removes requirement to hold back 2 per cent of clients’ funds in cash to cover fees.
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Investment Trusts|May 23, 2013
AIC hails demise of rebates as boost for trusts
Director general Ian Sayers thinks death of rebates will finally put investment trust sector “where we should be”.
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Economic Indicators|May 23, 2013
Positive UK growth unchallenged in second estimate
Second GDP estimate maintains UK economy grew 0.3 per cent in the first quarter although strength came from companies hoarding goods.
interview
“Out of adversity has come opportunity”
Nyree Stewart talks to Barings’ head of small and mid-cap equities about the market’s Darwinian turn and his ambitions as a writer.
features
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May 20, 2013
Separating the fads from true themes
As market cycles get shorter it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate the fashion fads from the long term themes
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May 20, 2013
Thematic comparisons highlight blurred area
It can be difficult to make a comparison between ‘thematic’ funds and other financial products
analyst
Look beyond the UK for positive property signs
Global property funds with exposure to markets such as Asia are outperforming their UK-focused peers
Fund Review: First State Global Property Securities
Nyree Stewart talks to First State Global Property Securities fund manager Stephen Hayes
markets
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The environmentally-friendly shift
UK trade of the week: Sell Drax.
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E-commerce penetration has risen in China
Emerging markets trade of the week: Buy Vipshop.