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Henderson's Lanning bearish on Asia but spies value in utilities

by Rachael Revesz on May 23, 2012 at 15:14

Doubts about the sustainability of Asian growth have persuaded Tony Lanning, lead manager of the £140 million Henderson Multi-Manager Absolute Return fund, to seek value elsewhere.

FSA warns over advisers failing to consider cost of fund switches

by Michelle Abrego on May 23, 2012 at 12:41

The Financial Services Authority is to clamp down on advisers who fail to compare costs when transferring client assets.

Advisers warn RDR could distort structured products market

by Tim Cooper on May 23, 2012 at 12:27

Not classifying them as investments, the regulator is excluding structured deposits from the RDR. However, Mifid proposals under discussion mean they might ultimately be covered.

Cazenove to enhance reporting across multi-manager range

by Emma Dunkley on May 22, 2012 at 16:01

The asset management firm plans to unveil enhanced reporting across its multi-manager range to provide advisers with the same high level of service offered in its discretionary unit. 

Alternative Ucits: Which three managers are lighting up our Credit Strategies sector?

by Max Julius on May 22, 2012 at 15:57

As we focus on the Credit Strategies sector we look at the £536 million Henderson Credit Alpha fund run by Stephen Thariyan, Chris Bullock and Tom Ross.

Caz’s Rice predicts intervention to boost European equities

by Rachael Revesz on May 22, 2012 at 14:26

Cazenove’s Chris Rice has urged investors to follow his lead and take advantage of cheap European equities as he bids to grow his fund to £40 million in assets under management by the end of the month.

Jupiter's Chatfeild-Roberts sticks with US but stays shy of Europe

by Alison Warner on May 22, 2012 at 11:08

John Chatfeild-Roberts is taking the long view with Jupiter’s Merlin range of multi-manager funds, keeping exposure to Europe and emerging markets low in favour of gold and US equities.

Omam's Stewart Cowley on the domino effect of a Greek exit

by Frank Talbot on May 22, 2012 at 09:28

Greece set for hyper inflated Drachma

Barclays to sell $6.1bn BlackRock stake

by Emma Dunkley on May 21, 2012 at 12:00

Barclays is to sell its 19.6% stake in the asset management firm.

Swip fund manager Steven Maxwell dies

by Daniel Grote on May 21, 2012 at 10:30

Steven Maxwell, fund manager at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Advisers could pay price for share class confusion

by Rachael Revesz on May 21, 2012 at 10:27

Advisers risk being liable for unnecessary costs to clients if they recommend the wrong share class, a mistake made more likely by the proliferation of share classes brought about platform regulation, according to a legal expert.

Henderson branches out into Australia

by Daniel Grote on May 21, 2012 at 07:57

Henderson is launching its first asset management business in Australia, according to the Financial Times.

Credit Suisse eyes £60m JOHIM sale

by Daniel Grote on May 21, 2012 at 07:57

Credit Suisse has put its discretionary fund management business JO Hambro Investment Management up for sale, according to reports.

Smart Beta: Lothian sees the passive light

by Max Julius on May 18, 2012 at 11:35

Following his Damascene conversion to the passive cause, Paul Lothian of A2+B Wealth is now delivering results and lowering costs through a mix of passive funds.

Structured products: how to analyse listed products

by Ian Lowes on May 17, 2012 at 14:34

Structured products listed on stock exchanges will be likely to play a much bigger role in client portfolios in the future. Here’s how to identify the best options.

Markets falter as Greece remains in limbo

by Caelainn Barr, Sarah Miloudi on May 17, 2012 at 11:19

European markets continue to slide as the beleaguered eurozone nation is expected to fall behind on its austerity plan.

Lowes and Meteor launch structured product platform

by Rachael Revesz on May 17, 2012 at 09:52

Lowes Financial Management and Meteor Asset Management have teamed up to launch a structured product platform.

Investec Wealth & Investment profits hit by restructure costs

by Dylan Lobo on May 17, 2012 at 08:07

Investec Wealth & Investment has seen a 4.2% fall in profit on restructuring costs, while the firm's specialist banking division took a bigger hit in the tough conditions.

Fund of the Week: Smith & Williamson Far Eastern Growth Trust

by Frank Talbot on May 16, 2012 at 17:34

Thinking of shopping for a bargain?  It could be a dangerous game.

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