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-gbFri, 12 Mar 2010 23:27:32 GMTFri, 12 Mar 2010 23:27:32 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/TN_Logo.pnghttp://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.comFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63649http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=63648SRPAdviser.comFri, 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=62126http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61858Charlotte BanksSince the FTSE reclassified South Korea 18 months ago it has performed well as a developed market.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61858http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61847Charlotte BanksJupiter Asset Management has appointed John Tevenan as sales director, global financial institutions.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61847http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61846Lora CoventryDefaqto says multi-managers are growing in confidence, as their cash positions are at their lowest levels in 19 months. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61846http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61845Lora CoventryEwan Thompson, fund manager of the Neptune Emerging Markets fund, says emerging markets will provide at least two-thirds of incremental growth in global GDP over the next five years. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61845http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61807Lora CoventryAs South Africa gears up for the World Cup, it is actually neighbour Zimbabwe that has hit out at investors.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61807http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61842Charlotte BanksJapan is witnessing a positive recovery in a number of trends including consumption according to Ian Burden, head of Japan, Threadneedle.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61842http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61792Charlotte BanksThis year could be the one for smaller, export orientated Asian economies to catch up with other regional markets.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61792http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61790Lora CoventryStandard Life Investments celebrates the first anniversary of its UK Equity Recovery fund this week. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61790http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61757Martin WoodWith the tax year-end looming it is time for savers to ensure their subscription allowance for ISAs is fully utilised.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61757http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61876SRPAdviser.comThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) is planning to expand its responsibilities to include a role in approving financial products.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61876http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61669Lora CoventryPSigma Investment Management adds the Bluebay Emerging Market Corporate Bond fund to its buy list.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61669http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61661Lora CoventryThe Financial Services Authority's (FSA) enforcement fines could treble in size, the body warns, as it publishes its new penalties policy. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61661http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61660Charlotte BanksJP Morgan Asset Management is set to launch an investment trust focused on investment in Brazil.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61660http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61437Martin WoodAnthony Bolton's new China fund launch and the cut-off point for this tax year throws investment trusts into the spotlight.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61437http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61614Annabel Brodie-SmithThe investment company sector is very much in the spotlight this ISA season says the AIC's Annabel Brodie-Smith.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61614http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61609Charlotte BanksJ O Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) has appointed Emery Brewer and Ivo St. Kovachev to launch the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets fund.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61609http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61604Charlotte BanksBaring Asset Management has appointed Roberto Lampl as head of Latin America equity. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61604http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61497Charlotte BanksGo global for best investment opportunities suggests Sarasin's Mark Whitehead.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61497http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61685Nic BurtonNic Burton, head of Wrap marketing at Aviva looks at the firm’s new wrap.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=61685http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61698SRPAdviser.comAviva Investors has returned to the autocallable structure used in its first issue in the fourth tranche of the Defined Returns Fund Series.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=61698