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15.01 / 16:29

markets Strategy Election wellness equities Global country week Investment Week launches Geographical Equities Conference 2024

At the start of 2024, investors are focused on identifying headwinds and tailwinds for individual countries as well as assessing global propositions, in what promises to be another eventful year as central banks continue their battle with inflation and elections loom in the US and the UK.

15.02 / 09:29

companies funds equities Lindsell Train Global Equity swaps Japanese exchange for Universal Music Group

In the monthly report for the fund, co-portfolio manager James Bullock, said the firm has questioned the sustainability of the company’s trajectory for some time.

09.02 / 15:27

regulation UK Budget Financial Services listings equities Jeremy Hunt signals interest in potential British ISA launch - reports

Although he is open to the idea, Hunt argued he is still deciding what to include in his upcoming Budget on 6 March. | Credit: Treasury

24.01 / 17:19

UK companies Chancellor of the Exchequer equities AJ Bell AJ Bell calls on Jeremy Hunt to introduce 'radical' ISA reform

AJ Bell urged the chancellor to slash any plans to create a ‘Great British ISA’, highlighting the restriction of investment choice as a potential issue for investors.

17.01 / 15:23

BlackRock Morningstar Index Funds funds equities fixed income money market Money market funds stand as sole asset class with net inflows in 2023

Investors redeemed £32.5bn from all asset classes in 2023, surpassing 2019 for the largest outflow in absolute terms.

16.01 / 13:20

Europe UK equities dividends European dividend payouts forecast to rise by 6.5% in 2024

Payouts reached record levels last year, with companies in the broad MSCI Europe index paying a total of about €407bn. In 2025, the total sum is expected to hit €460bn.

15.01 / 16:29

HSBC fund funds schroders equities fixed income multi-asset HSBC private banking secures early access to Schroders multi-asset launch

Schroder ISF Dynamic Income will offer access to a range of investments across listed equities, fixed income, convertible bonds and insurance-linked securities.

09.01 / 21:41

Unit trusts/OEICs ETFs equities LSEG Lipper equity funds Benchmarks Most active equity funds fail to outperform their benchmarks in 2023

The overall average relative performance of all equity funds compared to their benchmarks was -2.4% in 2023.

09.01 / 18:04

UK US bonds ESG Unit trusts/OEICs equities money market Money market funds enjoy 'best year on record' with £4.4bn inflows

Last year, a record £4.4bn was paid into money market funds, as high interest rates and low risk proved incredibly attractive to investors.

05.01 / 11:23

Asia S&P 500 equities China unveils new blue-chip index in bid to boost investment in Beijing listings

This new index features a less heavy financial skew, instead aiming for a greater balance, with a higher allocation towards healthcare and new energy companies.

03.01 / 20:00

Bank of America bonds BofA equities fixed income Sell side equity sentiment reaches highest level since May 2022

The indicator tracks sell side strategists’ average recommended allocation to equities in a balanced fund.

03.01 / 15:09

Technology Bank of America Recession equities 2024 Active managers warn of 'crowding risk' in mega-cap tech in 2024

The risk is that mega-cap tech stocks may be used as a 'source of funds' if a hard landing is avoided.

14.12 / 14:43

Oil equities Occidental Petroleum stake Berkshire Hathaway adds to Occidental Petroleum stake with further $589m investment

Warren Buffett (pictured), chair of Berkshire Hathaway

06.12 / 09:21

Europe UK US ESG FCA funds equities Equity funds gather £449m inflows after six months of net selling

The inflows follow six months of net selling for equity funds, which lost £4.5bn between May and October 2023.

01.12 / 13:23

fees Gold ETC bonds ETFs equities Xtrackers DWS lowers fees for 31 ETFs and a gold ETC

The company explained the reduction is part of the 'ongoing optimisation and forward-looking orientation' of the broader Xtrackers range of products.

23.11 / 15:38

UK bonds equities fixed income LSEG Lipper Redemptions LSEG Lipper: October sees biggest UK equity redemptions since Mini Budget

By contrast, money market funds received £4bn in inflows, which Dewi John, LSEG Lipper head of research, UK & Ireland, said was “as startling” as the equity figures.

14.11 / 08:59

People moves equities fixed income alternative investments Close Brothers AM Close Brothers AM restructures senior investment leadership

Close Brothers AM CIO Robert Alster said the restructuring will strengthen the firm's strategic approach to each asset class and lead to better results for clients.

13.11 / 20:17

Fashion ESG funds OEIC equities Robeco Robeco unveils inaugural fashion-focused active fund

The Fashion Engagement Equities Strategy focuses on generating attractive long-term investment returns, while engaging with companies in the portfolio.

07.11 / 16:29

property bonds ESG Unit trusts/OEICs equities Equity funds suffer largest outflows since Mini Budget as ESG funds shed £700m

Equity funds shed £1.2bn in assets last month, the sixth consecutive month of net selling.

25.10 / 10:49

BlackRock bonds M&G equities LSEG Lipper Bond sell-off fails to stifle fixed income flows while equities shed £1.6bn

In the first three quarters of the year, bond funds have attracted £11.6bn inflows, while investors have redeemed £15.2bn from equity strategies over the same time period.

20.10 / 07:39

IPO UK London Stock Exchange equities Bestinvest enables IPO investments for clients

Jason Hollands, managing director of Bestinvest, told Investment Week the new offering was part of the firm’s “ongoing programme of improvements to Bestinvest”, and complimented its push to cut down trading costs for clients across its platform.

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