http://www.trustnet.com/News/NewsHome.aspxTrustnet, Free daily updated analysis and price / performance data on all UK Unit Trusts, OEICs, Investment Trusts, Pension, Insurance Bond and Offshore Funds, Structured Products, ETFs and VCTsen-gbWed, 17 Mar 2010 04:59:39 GMTWed, 17 Mar 2010 04:59:39 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/TN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63978Charlotte BanksDue to wider macroeconomic uncertainty and the US markets skittishness, Felix Wintle, manager of the Neptune US Opportunities fund is assuming a more cautious stance, favouring defensive sectors such as healthcare and consumer staples. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63978http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63958Lora CoventrySixty per cent of investors plan to take up the new ISA allowance when it comes into effect on 6 April, a survey from the Share Centre shows. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63958http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63957Charlotte BanksThe number of ISA investors investing in equities this tax year has risen by almost 20 per cent according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63957http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63945Jonathan BoydDemand seen for fully protected capital.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63945http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63938Lora CoventryStandard Life Investments has bought 33 Charlotte Street in central London on behalf of its UK Property fund, for a net figure of £19.10m.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63938http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63933Charlotte BanksDespite low interest rates, a quarter of investors are still planning to stick to cash investments, according to research from Fair Investment Company.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63933http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63852Jonathan BoydRegion easily beats others in poll of Trustnet users.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63852http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63830Jonathan BoydLatest market statistics suggest supply is outstripping demand.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63830http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=64116SRPAdviser.comTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=64116http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=64115SRPAdviser.comTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=64115http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63615Jonathan BoydFund of funds manager seeks triple whammy of rising NAV, narrowing discounts, and gearing.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63615http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63758Jonathan BoydNancy Curtain builds on former Fortune Asset Management role.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63758http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63756Jonathan BoydIgnis Argonaut launches European Enhanced Income fund using a covered call strategy.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63756http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63752Martin Wood Barings warns of increased risk of UK plunging into a renewed recession.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63752http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63742Martin WoodThe Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) launched proposals for a standardised risk and reward rating methodology in December 2009. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63742http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63521Vicky WatsonThe recent upturn in the commercial property market has been welcome news for investors says SWIP's Vicky Watson.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63521http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63866SRPAdviser.comPriceWaterhouseCoopers said it is still talking to several parties over the Keydata business book, following media reports that Meteor has pulled out of a potential purchase.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63866http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63865SRPAdviser.comThe UK regulator appears to be taking every available opportunity to publicise its planned change from a principles-led to a product-level regulatory approach.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63865http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63864SRPAdviser.comSRP has confirmed that the ‘inflexible attitude' of the main fund platform providers is Citi's main reason for extending the offer period of its Citi UK Autocall Fund to the end of the tax year. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63864http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63308Andy KastnerAs the debt problems in Greece continue it is important for investors to focus on careful research and stock selection. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63308http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63567Jonathan BoydFirst State has added two funds to its offshore range.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63567http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63562Jonathan BoydRegion expected to continue outperforming, even in face of slowdown.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63562http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63408Charlotte BanksAsia Pac funds have enjoyed healthy returns over the past three years, but investors must watch out for volatility.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63408http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63520Jonathan BoydThere is a risk of a double dip recession, says Alliance Trust. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63520http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63514Jonathan BoydAxa's multi-manager business Architas has launched to funds aiming to offer capital protection.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63514http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63504Jonathan BoydTorquil Clark Invest's head of research Nigel Walker has given a caveated thumbs up to Anthon Bolton’s new China fund. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63504http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63485Lora CoventryFirst State's Martin Lau points to consumption as the key driver of his Greater China Growth fund.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63485http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63493Jonathan BoydConsumer research by defaqto suggests only a fifth of women have sought financial advice. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63493http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63368Rob GleesonIn all market conditions the fund aims to generate an absolute return of eight to ten per cent a year.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63368http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63649SRPAdviser.comBlue Sky Asset Management has launched the sixth version of its Capital Accumulator Auto-Call Dual Index Series Plan to capitalise on the widespread demand it is seeing from wealth managers and advisers for auto-call strategies.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63649http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63648SRPAdviser.comThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will not be influenced by any lobbying from the IFA community or any other trade association in relation to the Keydata interim levy on the investment intermediation subclass, an FSCS spokeswoman told SRP.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63648http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63203Jonathan BoydAdrian Darley, head of European equities at Ignis Asset Management sees opportunities Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63203http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63344Jonathan BoydForty one per cent of investment recommendations and choices could change following a hung Parliament, results of a Trustnet survey suggest.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63344http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63179Charlotte BanksSchroders' Cordery is supportive of financials, but is wary of the UK's government deficit over the next few years.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63179http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63327Charlotte BanksBaillie Gifford is set to reduce the annual management fee for its Greater China fund's A class shares to bring it in line with their other equity funds.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63327http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63271Lora CoventryThe rise of China and fiscal deficits are likely to dominate the currency and bond markets in the next decade.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63271http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63305Charlotte BanksBlue Sky Asset Management has launched a sixth version of its Capital Accumulator Auto-Call – Dual Index Series Plan.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63305http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63302Charlotte BanksLV= has appointed Richard Rowney to the role of managing director of its life and pensions business. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63302http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63297Charlotte BanksAegon Asset Management is offering 'Foundation' investors in its Aegon Global Opportunities fund a two year discount on its annual management charge.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63297http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63363Julian ChillingworthJulian Chillingworth sees trouble ahead for the UK economy.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63363http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63288Charlotte BanksThis year is set to be difficult for UK equity investors warns Georgina Taylor, equity strategist at Legal and General Investment Managers.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63288http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63140Rob GleesonThe fund's low risk and consistent outperformance makes it one of the stronger picks in the sector.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63140http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63430SRPAdviser.comThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has used SRP statistics in its 2010 Financial Risk Outlook document launched today, which outlines the main risks and issues affecting the regulator's operating environment and warns advisers to examine concentration of counterparty risk during its product suitability exercises.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63430http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63429SRPAdviser.comThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has promised tight supervision of the sale of structured products in 2010. Its 2010 Financial Risk Outlook document, FRO, launched today, warns advisers to examine concentration of counterparty risk during its product suitability exercises.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63429http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63428SRPAdviser.comRoyal Bank of Canada's RBC Wealth Management international division has appointed Jonathan Gold as a director of its London-based onshore business.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63428http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63202Jonathan BoydA survey of managers of 61 VCTs with £1.4bn of assets suggests they have a key role in fostering smaller company growth, as well as providing net benefits to the public purse.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63202http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63137Rob GleesonETF Securities has announced it will be launching ten new Euro based currency ETCs that will be listed on the Deutsche Borse. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63137http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62987Charlotte BanksThe MENA region may attract, but finding suitable onshore funds is tricky.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62987http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63096Jonathan BoydFinancial Express' Jonathan Boyd discusses absolute return funds with research consultant Martin Wood.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=63096http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63090Jonathan BoydMartin Currie's new China Fund is offering retail 'A' shares at 1.5 per cent AMC.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63090http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63077Jonathan BoydSwiss bank UBS is issuing 69 exchange traded commodities for trading on the London Stock Exchange.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63077http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63076Charlotte BanksDespite being in its 11th year, 95 per cent of the British public do not understand the benefits of investing in an ISA. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63076http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62969Jonathan BoydDespite European equity funds being on a downward slope, some look relatively solid versus UK, US and Japanese equities. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62969http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63229SRPAdviser.comAxa UK company Architas has launched two multi-manager Ucits funds with different levels of capital protection as launch products for its 'protected umbrella'. The firm was authorised by the FSA to issue Ucits funds in December last year.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63229http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63228SRPAdviser.comUBS has launched UBS Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs) on London Stock Exchange, offering delta-one exposure to the UBS Bloomberg Constant Maturity Commodity index (CMCI) and its sub-indices. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63228http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62899Jonathan BoydAndy Parsons, Advice Team Manager at The Share Centre, talks about the funds his firm prefers this ISA season.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62899http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62912Rob GleesonThis fund follows a pure bottom up stock picking strategy and looks to investing in North American companies.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62912http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62900Charlotte BanksWith the likelihood of a post election rally very possible, Sterling should not be written off yet, according to Stuart Frost, co-fund manager of the Threadneedle Absolute Return Bond fund.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62900http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62895Charlotte BanksGilliat Financial Solutions has launched its 50/50 Deposit Series, offering investors five per cent interest payments after the first year.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62895http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62898Jonathan BoydEvercore Pan-Asset has launched two PanDynamic funds on Royal London’s wrap platform Ascentric.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62898http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62894Charlotte BanksBarclays Wealth has reissued the six-year version of its Defined Return Plan. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62894http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62864Lora CoventryThe Schroder US Smaller Companies Fund leads the draw towards the North American Smaller companies sector.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62864http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62873Jonathan BoydIFA Torquil Clark has added Neptune's US Opportunities fund to its Hero Funds list.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62873http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62840Charlotte BanksBarclays Stockbrokers has launched a new structured product linked to the FTSE 100. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62840http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62795Martin WoodAnalysis of funds suggests the UK portion of the IMA Europe including UK sector is not necessarily holding back performance.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62795http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63012SRPAdviser.comJubilee Financial Products has launched the Growth Deposit Account Issue 1 alongside Early Redemption Plan Issue Seven.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63012http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63011SRPAdviser.comUK wrap provider Novia has included the latest structured protected fund from Nomura on its fund platform for retail financial advisers.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63011http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62757Charlotte BanksJP Morgan Asset Management is urging investors to fully research their choice of funds in the IMA Cautious Managed sector.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62757http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62758Rob GleesonRetail property specialist Metric Property Investments has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62758http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62769Charlotte BanksLV= Asset Management’s (LVAM) multi-manager range has seen assets top £100m.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62769http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62770Charlotte BanksFriends Provident is launching three new online business protection seminars available to advisers from 22 March 2010.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62770http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62463Martin WoodThe worries about Europe and the euro have continued to deepen, Financial Express' Martin Wood finds out why.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62463http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62781Charlotte BanksAegon Asset Management’s European head of property investment Phil Clark is to become chairman of the Investment Property Forum (IPF) in June 2011.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62781http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62556Lora CoventryContinental Europe’s recovery could be led by small cap firms.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62556http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62794SRPAdviser.comDespite intense scrutiny of structured products following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the more recent meltdown of structured product provider Keydata Investment Services, UK retail structured product sales grew by 47 per cent in 2009.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62794http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62793SRPAdviser.comThe threat of a regulatory deluge around the structured products industry is fading as issues around the derivatives market delay implementation, said legal firm Clifford Chance in a regulatory seminar held last week in London.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62793http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62555Lora CoventryF&C Investment Trust slightly underperformed its FCIT’s benchmark in the year to 31 December 2009, but says it will up its dividend for the 39th consecutive year.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62555http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62546Charlotte BanksDespite many British expats still having UK pension contracts, there is renewed interest in QROPS, according to Rex Cowley, head of marketing at Close International Asset Management. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62546http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62540Charlotte BanksBarclays Wealth is reissuing its Regular Income Bond and Super Tracker, both designed for investors willing to accept an element of risk.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62540http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62485Rob GleesonThis fund has outperformed its peer group over the past three years, with 80 per cent invested in local currency.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62485http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62454Lora CoventryThe Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and having a robust investment process are the biggest concerns for IFAs' businesses, a survey by AXA Wealth shows.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62454http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62453Lora CoventryIFAs are flocking to learn about Life Planning, to meet demand from their clients, IFA Life says.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62453http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62435Charlotte BanksRegional differences mean investors cannot rely on an across the board smaller companies recovery. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62435http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62450Charlotte BanksInvesco’s Perpetual Income & Growth Investment Trust (PIGIT) is to issue B shares to help shareholders manages their investment in a tax efficient way. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62450http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62266Lora CoventryInvestors have been looking to riskier property funds over the past year, as values start to pick up again.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62266http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62320Rob GleesonGlobal equity investors with a longer than average view may want to consider this fund.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62320http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62581SRPAdviser.comFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62581http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62277Lora CoventryF&C's multi-manager Team has added Templeton Global Total Return to the F&C multi-manager Cautious Fund, accounting for some 3.8 per cent of the portfolio.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62277http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62228Bryn JonesWith the currency crisis in full swing, bond fund manager Bryn Jones gives his outlook for gilts.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62228http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62218Lora CoventryInvesco's Perpetual Global Bond fund has been downgraded from 'AA' to 'A' by Old Broad Street Research (OBSR).Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62218http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62217Lora CoventryBarclays Wealth's Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out (DRP AKO) has matured after one year, and returned 13.5 per cent to investors, as well as their original capital. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62217http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62208Charlotte Banks Allianz Global Investors is launching a new dynamic growth fund, designed for long-term investing. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62208http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61924Lora CoventryTaking a cue from funds data, Lora Coventry explores one popular fund to see how it may fare this ISA season.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61924http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62190Charlotte BanksBaring Asset Management is launching a Middle East and North Africa fund to take advantage of the long-term growth prospects in the area. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62190http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62189Charlotte BanksThe SWIP Property Trust is continuing to identify opportunities in the UK commercial property market, adding two new properties to its portfolio in Edinburgh and Sheffield. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62189http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62097Charlotte BanksThe dramatic fall in the value of sterling this past week could hit sectors such as UK Equity Income.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62097http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62358SRPAdviser.comMeteor Asset Management has released the nineteenth tranche of Prima Growth Plan, the firm's longest-running product series.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62358http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62357SRPAdviser.comThe 73 retail products added to the UK market in February are expected to sell around £728m, down from 80 products in January with an expected volume of £1.08bn and the 74 products selling £1.09bn in February last year. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62357http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62088Charlotte BanksInvestors need to invest in a broader mix of asset classes in emerging markets says PIMCO's Mohamed El-Erian.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62088http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62082Lora CoventryThe Eurozone will survive the strain of the Greek financial crisis, a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) report shows. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62082http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62038Frank YaoChina's growth continues to make it a compelling investment opportunity, says Neuberger Berman's Frank Yao.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=62038http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62037Lora CoventryClydesdale and Yorkshire Banks are set to launch two new fixed rate ISAs this week. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62037http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62026Lora CoventryGlobal corporates will be taking advantage of the weak pound to fund mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in 2010, says Standard & Poor's.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62026http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61966Martin WoodFinancial Express' Jonathan Boyd and Martin Wood discuss the merits of investing in Canada.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61966http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61981Charlotte BanksUK economic recovery is gathering momentum according to Azad Zangana, European economist at Schroders. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61981http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61980Charlotte BanksSupply and demand is likely to play a dominant role in the pricing of commodities in 2010, according to Dirk Kubisch, product specialist for the Julius Baer Natural Resources and Agriculture Funds.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61980http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61935Sarah BeasleyBrazil's small and mid caps are gaining popularity with investors, and a new fund launch capitalises on this.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61935http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61786Martin WoodConsumer demand and a new era of products has kicked started interest in tech funds, says Financial Express' Martin Wood.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61786http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62126SRPAdviser.comThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has clarified the mechanism through which advisers may have to face a £43m Keydata levy in a document sent to members of the Association of Independent Financial Advisers, Aifa. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=62126