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Franklin Templeton closes two funds in overhaul of range

IFAonline | 18 Apr 2012 | 15:15

Franklin Templeton is to close two of its UK OEICs and merge away two others following a review of its UK domiciled fund range.

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Allianz Global Investors to launch risk-rated fund range

Allianz Global Investors is to launch a range of risk-rated multi-asset funds in response to growing demand for "outcome-orientated" solutions.

IFAonline | 18 Apr 2012 | 11:00
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“We are slowly putting risk back on the table”

After a volatile start to 2012, equity markets have roared back. As we head into Q2, advisers, discretionaries and fund managers give us their views.

Professional Adviser | 22 Mar 2012 | 08:00

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F&C reports £7.2bn net outflows in 2011

F&C Asset Management has reported £7.2bn of net outflows for 2011, during a tough year for the group as activist investor Edward Bramson seeks to turnaround the firm’s fortunes.

IFAonline | 15 Mar 2012 | 10:35
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Trusts beat open-ended funds over last decade as RDR pressure builds

Investment trusts have substantially outperformed unit trusts and OEICs over the past decade, according to research.

IFAonline | 24 Feb 2012 | 10:50
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Are your clients' funds on Bestinvest's dog list?

M&G Investments’ Alex Odd has entered Bestinvest's infamous list of “dog funds”, alongside offerings from Standard Life and SWIP, after his £1.2bn M&G Dividend fund underperformed its benchmark substanitally.

IFAonline | 21 Feb 2012 | 15:20
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Revealed: The best-selling fund groups of 2011

M&G tops both retail sales lists as investors seek out bond funds, while BlackRock’s active and passive vehicles also prove popular.

IFAonline | 21 Feb 2012 | 11:10
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Guinness launches 'clean fee' share class across fund range

Guinness Asset Management has launched a new share class across its fund range, becoming the latest firm to gear up for RDR with the launch of a ‘clean fee’ structure.

IFAonline | 20 Feb 2012 | 13:05
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IMA: Net retail sales slumped 40% in 2011

Net retail sales slumped nearly 40% last year to their lowest level in three years, according the IMA's annual figures.

IFAonline | 03 Feb 2012 | 16:15
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The 20 most consistent funds over three tough years

First State’s Martin Lau has beaten stars including Invesco Perpetual’s Neil Woodford and Neptune’s Robin Geffen to see his Greater China Growth fund ranked the most consistent performer over the three years to the end of 2011.

IFAonline | 16 Jan 2012 | 15:05
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Equity funds see record outflows as crisis grows

Equity funds experienced their highest ever outflows of retail money in November as investors pulled out their cash in droves amid the ongoing eurozone crisis.

IFAonline | 09 Jan 2012 | 14:00
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Fund launches fell to decade low in 2011

Fund launches reached a decade low last year as groups held back new products in the face of market volatility.

IFAonline | 09 Jan 2012 | 11:15
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JPMAM's Henderson steps down from Natural Resources fund

Ian Henderson is to step down as manager of the £2bn JPM Natural Resources fund in January 2012, to be replaced by Neil Gregson.

IFAonline | 26 Oct 2011 | 10:45

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