First State Investments’ UK funds make their own Brexit
Asset manager joins its peers in shifting EU assets in its UK funds to Ireland ahead of Brexit
Author: Jassmyn Goh
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Candriam mainstream funds divest from controversial activities
The exclusion will include thermal coal, tobacco, chemical, biological and white phosphorus weapons
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Passive US equity funds outperform actives
Cheapest US equity funds have produced better returns compared to pricier active peers, according to Morningstar
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5 ‘worst’ European equity funds in 2018
Which Luxembourg or Dublin domiciled funds have suffered most over the year
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Credit Suisse luxury fund to move to Lombard Odier
France-based Lombard Odier is to take over a Credit Suisse luxury product fund as part of a plan to expand into the sector.
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Reforms add shine to Indian equities
Government policies have boosted the appeal of Indian equities and the country’s interdependence from global trade risks makes it an attractive long-term bet, according to Blackrock.
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Emerging markets a ‘sweet spot’ for fixed income
Emerging market bond funds are the “sweet spot” when it comes to the search for fixed income yield, according to BlackRock.
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Craving for ETFs boosts European appetite for equity funds
European investors increased their risk appetite in 2017, recording high inflows into pure equity funds compared to outflows in the previous year, helped by a big rush into passive equity funds, according to a Thompson Reuters Lipper report.
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Active equity fund flows spike in 2017 after negative 2016
European active equity funds saw a turnaround in net flows during 2017, enjoying a rise of €135.8bn in net new money to €62.7bn, after suffering an outflow of €73.1bn in 2016, according to Morningstar data.
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Mifid II to boost Europe’s passive funds over active funds
Europe’s passive funds will be given a boost in 2018 at the expense of active funds thanks to Mifid II’s drive for transparency on costs, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.