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What now as rally runs out of steam?

Professional Adviser | 24 May 2012 | 08:00

Nick Marshall, manager of the Smith & Williamson Endurance Balanced fund, explains how he is positioning his portfolio for what could be a volatile second half of the year.

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What's Hot: 'Our first-hand knowledge of companies is a strategic advantage'

Dr Joanne Warner talks to Professional Adviser about the strategy and investment process behind her top performing First State Global Resources fund.

Professional Adviser | 29 Mar 2012 | 08:00
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How to navigate the specialist sector

From energy funds to country specific offerings, the specialist sector can be tricky to analyse. Ken Rayner of Rayner Spencer Mills explains his preferred approach.

Professional Adviser | 22 Mar 2012 | 08:00

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Four challenges facing China in Year of the Dragon

Asia fund managers have warned China’s economy faces a series of challenges despite its meteoric rise to global superpower status.

IFAonline | 23 Jan 2012 | 11:45
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Revealed: Winners of the Investment Trust Awards 2011

The winners of the Investment Week Investment Trust Awards 2011 were announced at a glittering ceremony in London last night.

IFAonline | 24 Nov 2011 | 07:50
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First State to soft-close Lau and Asante funds

First State is to soft-close Martin Lau's Greater China Growth fund as well as four other emerging markets offerings.

Professional Adviser | 02 Sep 2011 | 10:45

Pacific Assets widens investment scope beyond Asia Pacific sector

Group gives Gait and Paul freedom to invest up to 20% in stocks listed outside region.

IFAonline | 11 Jul 2011 | 07:10
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Star performers: Which EM funds shine for advisers?

Joanna Faith asks advisers for their top global emerging markets fund picks.

Professional Adviser | 03 Mar 2011 | 08:00
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Resources companies make a comeback

Joanne Warner, manager of the First State Global Resources fund, discusses the long-term outlook for the global resources sector

Professional Adviser | 28 Oct 2010 | 08:00
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Which funds have spent over 5 years at the top?

Standard & Poor's Linda-Jane Coffin looks at which funds have consistently achieved a AAA rating for five consecutive years or longer.

Professional Adviser | 28 Jul 2010 | 15:25
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OBSR's Top China funds

Ruli Viljoen, head of investment research at OBSR, a Morningstar company, looks at some of the Chinese equity funds the firm rates.

Professional Adviser | 08 Jul 2010 | 09:00
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Exposing the India story

China has been getting more headlines than its emerging market peers over the last few months but advisers are urged not to believe the hype and overlook other attractive regions, such as India.

Professional Adviser | 04 Mar 2010 | 09:00

First State adds income share class to Tulloch funds

First State has introduced a new income share class to its £3.03bn Asia Pacific Leaders and £767m Asia Pacific funds.

IFAonline | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:08

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