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Amanda Smith joined Money Marketing in June 2000 to cover new products. She was previously a reporter at a sports website and was part of the launch team for local Canary Wharf newspaper The Wharf. She started her career in local newspapers and has written features for the Daily and Sunday Express.
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Will advising on securities increase the risks for advisers?
18 April 2013
A new exam from the CII offers advisers a qualification in securities advice and trading. But is this an area that IFAs should be wary of?
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Nev Godley on improving the reputation of structured products
11 April 2013
Morgan Stanley’s vice president for institutional equities division.
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Investment: Stormy passage to better things
10 January 2013
A long-term solutions is still needed for Europe’s financial problems but invesment managers say 2013 will have opportunities, particularly for equities.
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Investment round-up 2012: QE and the euro set the tone
20 December 2012
2012 ends the year much as it began, with quantitative easing, the eurozone crisis and squabbles over investment charges still in the news.
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Balancing clarity and investment flexibility
13 December 2012
A review of the Sterling corporate bond fund sector raises the question of how much investment flexibility these funds need.
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Should you look at outsourcing your offshore advice?
28 Nov 2012
Outsourcing specialist areas of advice is one option that IFAs are looking at post-RDR. Does this work for offshore advice?
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RDR sparks a surge in industry qualifications
18 October 2012
Degrees, masters or doctorates are options for advisers looking to raise their qualifications past chartered status.
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A new way to ensure the next generation of advisers
20 September 2012
A new initiative from St James’s Place offers an innovative way to keep the business in the family, reports Amanda Smith
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PMI to launch masters degree in pensions
20 September 2012
PMI to launch MSc in sustainable retirement in partnership with Imperial College
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Providers step up RDR assistance
17 Sep 2012
With the RDR deadline approaching, providers are trying to ensure that IFAs are ready for the change
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MM Profile: Steve Braidford
13 September 2012
Sandringham Financial Partners managing director Steve Braidford is aiming to get the new restricted advice business off to a flying start.
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Do IFA networks have a future?
30 August 2012
Could the traditional network model be surviving on borrowed time?
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Adviser academies offer a clear route to post-RDR success
19 July 2012
Opting to join an adviser academy rather than going it alone can offer IFAs many advantages in preparing for QCA level four exams
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IFAs continue to move towards QCA level six
19 July 2012
Although QCA level four is the RDR minimum standard, many IFAs are already targetting QCA level six or chartered status, reports Amanda Smith
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MM Profile: Wayne Pontin
19 July 2012
AMII chairman says the organisation should act as a monitor for the whole health insurance industry, reports Amanda Smith
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L&C bearish on Europe despite ECB solution
5 July 2012
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Quorum picks from best of breed
5 July 2012
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Blacksquare rethinks Acumen portfolio
25 Jun 2012
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Cheap assets for Hawksmoor to miss euro crash
25 Jun 2012
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Sanlam looks for value in risk-graded funds
25 Jun 2012
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L&G puts faith in growth-oriented funds
14 June 2012
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Warning of Fohf performance hype
14 June 2012
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Architas blends active with passive
7 June 2012
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Unicorn shuns new 'top of the market' trusts
7 June 2012
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Active/passive split is a moot point for Fidelity
31 May 2012
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MAM fund opts for long volatility ETF
31 May 2012
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IT discounts paying off for Vanbrugh
24 May 2012
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Thames River sees benefits of tech efficiency
24 May 2012
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Blacksquare increases volatility on defensive fund
17 May 2012
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Midas balanced adds two EM funds
10 May 2012
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Thames River survey finds top performers
10 May 2012
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Altin Fohf first to declare dividend
3 May 2012
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T Bailey builds on Asia and Pacific theme
3 May 2012
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Flying start for Premier multi-asset funds
26 April 2012
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T Bailey adopts global thematic strategy
26 April 2012
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Apollo favours China in face of slowdown
19 April 2012
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Hawksmoor launches distribution fund
19 April 2012
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A taste of investment trusts from JPM
11 April 2012
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Midas balanced fund turns to wealthy nations
11 April 2012
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L&C launches cautious income fund
05 April 2012
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OPM adds US high yield to fixed-interest range
05 April 2012
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Blacksquare absolute fund recovers ground
29 March 2012
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Witan wins back global trust losses
29 March 2012
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MAM scraps Midas core holding hunt
22 March 2012
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True Potential adds L&C portfolios to platform
22 March 2012
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Blacksquare nears volatility target
15 March 2012
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Hawksmoor reduces equities in Vanbrugh fund
15 March 2012
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Distinction portfolio adds value through diversity
8 March 2012
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Highest inflows for L&C portfolios
8 March 2012
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Multi-manager View
8 March 2012
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CAM funds aid investments under £100k
1 March 2012
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Vanbrugh returns 60% in three years
1 March 2012
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Close offers discretionary deal to HNWs
23 February 2012
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Hawksmoor patience pays off with Vanbrugh boost
23 February 2012
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Europe still showing solid consistency
16 February 2012
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Hawksmoor set for distribution fund
16 February 2012
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Insch sets up performance analysis tool
9 February 2012
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Thames wants absolute record on shorting
9 February 2012
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Miton funds continue low-risk approach
2 February 2012
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Numis sees drive for closed funds
2 February 2012
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L&C adds portfolios to platform
26 January 2012
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Listed Fohfs face battle for survival
26 January 2012
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Aviva goes for tactical ETF trades during volatility
19 January 2012
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Europe crisis sees Apollo look to Asia
19 January 2012
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Thames River backing equities
19 January 2012
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Apollo Fofs outperform
12 January 2012
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Hawksmoor sees opportunities in badly performing sectors
12 January 2012
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Premier looks to secondary structured product market
4 Jan 2012
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Hawksmoor targets reinsurance with global fund
15 December 2011
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Premier sees long-term value in Euro equities
15 December 2011
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Premier builds on John Laing infrastructure fund
8 Decemeber 2011
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Thames thinks small for better performance
8 Decemeber 2011
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OPM adds emerging markets and Europe
1 December 2011
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Vanburgh switching to value theme for investment trusts
1 December 2011
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Blacksquare puts absolute return fund in recovery
24 November 2011
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December launch for Syz's nextgeneration platform with UBS
24 November 2011
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L&C Novia funds make a splash in managed sector
24 November 2011
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Europe is hot topic for US managers
10 November 2011
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SYZ thinks small and nimble for Altin fund
10 November 2011
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M&G seeks diversification through bricks and mortar
3 November 2011
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MAM makes first global equity move
3 November 2011
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Blacksquare looks to cash to reduce risk
27 Oct 2011
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Fundquest in neutral on equities
27 October 2011
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Sanlam uses Accel tool to track index benchmark
27 October 2011
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Fundquest looks for combination
20 October 2011
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Apollo favours bespoke structured products
13 October 2011
Apollo Multi-Asset Management says it invests only in bespoke structured products created for its own requirements as these exceed the returns of retail products that cater for the mass market.
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Hawksmoor warns of safe haven costs
13 October 2011
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IAM says hedge funds surpass equities
13 October 2011
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F&C lifestyle Fof tilts into gilts
6 October 2011
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Unicorn switches from cash to 3i and Herald
6 October 2011
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Apollo adopts absolute return strategy
29 September 2011
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'IFAs will not embrace trusts after RDR'
29 September 2011
Fund of investment trusts manager Unicorn Asset Management says it does not think investment trusts will increase their market share following the retail distribution review.
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Numis backs hedges as cushion
22 September 2011
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SYZ opts for style over strategy
22 September 2011
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Blacksquare follows model-based trends
15 September 2011
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MAM's Callow views currency plays for Midas
15 September 2011
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OPM raises investment-grade bond exposure
15 September 2011
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Blacksquare looks more to social media
8 September 2011
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OPM moving back into Far East/emerging sector
8 September 2011
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WDB buys Doric Nimrod aircraft fund
8 September 2011
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Active Witan added to Numis core
1 September 2011
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MAM looks to income to shield worst of inflation
1 September 2011
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Octopus funds revert to target equity levels
1 September 2011
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Hawksmoor sees discount opportunities
25 August 2011
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IAM favours event-driven strategies
25 August 2011
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Thames River maintains distribution fund yield
25 August 2011
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Berry says diversity has protected its portfolios
18 August 2011
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Hawksmoor to stand by off-form managers
18 August 2011
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London & Capital cuts cash weightings to protect against more market falls
18 August 2011
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MAM manager plays defensive strategy
4 August 2011
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L&C switches from cash back to risk assets
4 August 2011
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Premier eyes reinsurance profit boost
4 August 2011
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SYZ to boost futures exposure with addition to Altin
28 July 2011
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Apollo calls for volatility-based system
21 July 2011
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Hawksmoor backs specialists
21 July 2011
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Octopus is expecting second-half rally
21 July 2011
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Thames River goes against the tide on equities
14 July 2011
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CAM provides access to infrastructure with First State global fund
7 July 2011
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OPM sees potential in Asian bonds
7 July 2011
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'The majority of investors prefer a smooth ride'
7 July 2011
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BAM favours managers with sound convictions
30 June 2011
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Midas fund adopts cautious attitude
30 June 2011
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BAM bases new DFM on five risk-graded portfolios
23 June 2011
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Smith & Williamson corporate bond is its most popular fund
23 June 2011
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Hawksmoor turns to bonds
16 June 2011
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Japan still holds out promise for Fidelity
16 June 2011
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Fidelity puts balanced fund on the defensive
9 June 2011
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Rathbones to bank on senior secured loans
9 June 2011
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Thames River extends lifestyle range with Brown Advisory American fund
9 June 2011
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Hedge Fofs in small switch
2 June 2011
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Rathbone's Coombs diversifies with CTAs
2 June 2011
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Apollo sets up DFM to meet IFA demand
26 May 2011
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Generation AM vows full transparency
26 May 2011
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IAM says event-driven strategies will be among best performers
26 May 2011
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Preservation is Swip's capital idea
19 May 2011
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UK listing takes Atlantis Asia fund out of the ordinary
19 May 2011
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Hawksmoor takes a hard line on gilts
12 May 2011
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Premier outsources to SEI platform
12 May 2011
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Swip to hike equity and commodity weightings
12 May 2011
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Apollo cuts hedges to benefit from weaker sterling
5 May 2011
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L&G prospects for gold in equities
5 May 2011
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Cavendish opps is Apollo’s first active buy
28 April 2011
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Fresh strategy puts SYZ's Altin fund in sweet spot
28 April 2011
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L&G sees active allocation as key to returns
28 April 2011
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Hawksmoor waits for graphite enterprises re-rating
21 April 2011
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Apollo gives Inside Out on holdings
21 April 2011
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Hawksmoor picking companies with an edge
14 April 2011
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L&C adds 10 IFAs for managed portfolios
14 April 2011
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Architas brings in the stockpickers
7 April 2011
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Days of smaller funds of hedge funds are numbered
7 April 2011
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Fixed-interest cash tops up OPM high-yield exposure
31 March 2011
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L&C cuts equity risk in volatility fear
31 March 2011
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Budget 2011: Tories may not go far enough on Reits
25 Mar 2011
Property consultants question whether the Government will do anything more than remove the 2 per cent conversion charge on Reits.
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Apollo fund raises exposure to Japan
24 March 2011
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Funds of hedge funds in decline
24 March 2011
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RDR is driving high volumes of activity in multi sector
24 March 2011
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Funds steer between negative and positive
17 March 2011
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Gemini MOSt India fund mines local knowledge
17 March 2011
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Greenwood picks through rubble from the bubble
10 March 2011
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Premier claims DFM advantage
10 March 2011
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Gibson opts for domestic growth in developed markets
3 March 2011
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Premier pulls back from high yield
3 March 2011
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Fidelity income favours high yield
24 February 2011
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L&C solves tax dilemma for US investors
24 February 2011
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Discount value draws Unicorn towards trusts
17 February 2011
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Hawksmoor switches from bond fund
17 February 2011
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Apollo looks forward rather than back for fixed allocation
10 February 2011
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BlackSquare to offer high-risk absolute return
3 February 2011
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Contrary view on discounts
3 February 2011
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L&C cuts TER for graded funds
3 February 2011
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Absolute funds can hold on to talent
27 January 2011
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Swip is aiming for opportunities in currency markets
27 January 2011
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Apollo raises equity weight to half for balanced Fof
20 January 2011
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Follow where the money's not going
20 January 2011
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Listed outlook improves
20 January 2011
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Hawksmoor scales down EM exposure
13 January 2011
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Premier is playing patience on Japan
13 January 2011
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Truestone ethical fund has Fof factor
13 January 2011
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Hawksmoor sees value of equities
16 December 2010
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OPM video aid to IFA client meetings
16 December 2010
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SEI says absolute return too risky for defensive portfolio
16 December 2010
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Apollo puts positive spin on QE2
2 December 2010
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Keep it simple, IFAs warned
2 December 2010
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'Managed portfolios do not suit all clients'
2 December 2010
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Apollo balances fund with multi-asset exposure
Online - November 2010
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CF Miton assets fund looks to smaller specialist trusts
Online - November 2010
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Hawksmoor aims to steer clear of the QE junkies
18 November 2010
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IAM backing Asia for growth
18 November 2010
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Gartmore absolute looks to multi-asset
11 November 2010
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MAM sees tech and mining growth
11 November 2010
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Merchant adds colour to risk
11 November 2010
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Armstrong aims to hedge against inflation with precious metals and commodities
4 November 2010
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ETFs could cause high correlation
4 November 2010
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3A increases macro strategy
28 October 2010
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Against the grain
28 October 2010
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MAM looks to emerging market firms
28 October 2010
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'Conditions are right for tactical trading'
21 October 2010
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Gilliat kickout plan for precious metals
21 October 2010
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Hawksmoor says active approach critical
21 October 2010
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SEI strategic link-up with Ascentric
21 October 2010
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Blacksquare absolute fund triples assets
14 October 2010
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Fidelity goes neutral on emerging growth
14 October 2010
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New breed of DFMs to oust multi funds
14 October 2010
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7IM cuts costs on AAP range
7 October 2010
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Active plan works for Fidelity growth
7 October 2010
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Managers deliver on Witan Pacific
7 October 2010
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Advisers find L&C middle ground
30 September 2010
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Cazenove points to risk success of its diversity strategy
30 September 2010
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OPM reduces risk for fixed-interest fund
30 September 2010
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Miton and Midas names stay under MAM umbrella
23 September 2010
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Mixed economic message sees Cazenove take cover
23 September 2010
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Hawksmoor takes bearish stance on gilts
16 September 2010
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Midshires services agent faces jail for £100k password scam
16 September 2010
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Rathbone's alpha strategy
16 September 2010
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S&P follows fund firms' example
16 September 2010
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Bloxham says the focus is on Midas absolute
9 September 2010
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Hawksmoor counters cautious claims
9 September 2010
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Rathbone takes its highest weightings in alternatives
9 September 2010
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Evercore says ETFs are safe and liquid
2 September 2010
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Hawksmoor's 'would I buy it today' test
2 September 2010
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Check on DFMs' use of alternatives
19 August 2010
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Ethical Partnership balances SRI Fof
19 August 2010
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Hawksmoor opts for gold shares over direct holdings
19 August 2010
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IFAs offered DFM control
12 August 2010
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OPM cuts duplicate risk
12 August 2010
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Way hails next generation of absolute Fofs
12 August 2010
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3A buyback aims to cut discount
5 August 2010
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Baring turns to US bonds as gold loses its allure
5 August 2010
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OPM sells L&G fund to top up bank holdings
5 August 2010
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Apollo builds cash in wait for easing
29 July 2010
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Gilliat adds three funds to structured fund range
29 July 2010
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Merchant Capital plan links to emerging markets
29 July 2010
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Numis sees three tiers of listed hedge funds
29 July 2010
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Rathbone reviews M&G recovery holding
29 July 2010
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3A adds two funds to Altin portfolio
22 July 2010
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Rathbone rates risk over place
22 July 2010
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S&P gives Thames River absolute fund AA rating
22 July 2010
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Find absolute comfort in derivatives'
15 July 2010
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Liquid focus has paid off for Fohfs
15 July 2010
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T Bailey goes on defensive with second cautious fund
15 July 2010
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Havens are not so safe any more
8 July 2010
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LV= adds Majedie UK fund to range
8 July 2010
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Premier rethinks property as the sector starts to slow
8 July 2010
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Agricultural commodities in demand
1 July 2010
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Gartmore shuns gilts in favour of strategic bonds
1 July 2010
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Premier treads carefully with defensive equity play
1 July 2010
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Caution is key for multi-asset mix
24 June 2010
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Gartmore buys to be in on bounce
24 June 2010
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Ignis picks Japan over China
24 June 2010
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Apollo cuts equity exposure
17 June 2010
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Currency concerns see Armstrong add ETFs to pick up gold
17 June 2010
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Armstrong sees future in Euro futures
10 June 2010
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Apollo assets hit £100m mark
3 June 2010
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IAM plans best strategy to play on market anomalies
3 June 2010
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OPM identifies value in Russia and Brazil
3 June 2010
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Backing for Legg Mason bond fund
27 May 2010
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Defaqto guide helps advisers choose DFM
27 May 2010
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Liberum sees Ucits III threat to listed funds
27 May 2010
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Hawksmoor puts faith in quality funds
20 May 2010
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LV= stays neutral on equities but says long-term view is positive
20 May 2010
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SEI currently sees no value in alternatives for new Moms
20 May 2010
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Gold and sleepers boost Vanbrugh
13 May 2010
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Hilltop favours Gibraltar for all weather fund
13 May 2010
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Analysis could pick new over old
6 May 2010
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Hilltop calls for clarity on hedged or absolute return
6 May 2010
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Monument being used to cut credit risk and volatility
6 May 2010
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All weather takes longer outlook for hedge returns
29 April 2010
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DFM is an answer to rebalancing client portfolios
29 April 2010
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Vanburgh fund looking to global equity income
29 April 2010
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F&C use vol edge to smooth market spikes
15 April 2010
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Premier funds are sticking with sterling
15 April 2010
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Apollo sails close to fund equity limit
8 April 2010
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Hawksmoor looks to the new frontier for growth
8 April 2010
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Skandia dynamic outpaces sector
8 April 2010
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Schroders joins Japan backers
1 April 2010
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Trinity says Ucits III hedge move could see lower returns
1 April 2010
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Hawksmoor advances Vanbrugh with frontier fund
29 Mar 2010
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Schroders cautious fund has benefited from consistent approach
25 March 2010
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Value managers pay off as Witan beats benchmark
25 March 2010
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Jane cuts back emerging markets with M&G cautious switch to Japan
18 March 2010
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Vanbrugh fund off to flying start with deft choices
18 March 2010
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M&G's Jane favours outcome-based definition of cautious fund
11 Mar 2010
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London & Capital says DFMs better for multiple RIs
11 March 2010
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Trinity warns that non-Ucits Euro edict would mean back to the future
11 March 2010
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F&C ups active US exposure to reflect upbeat outlook
4 Mar 2010
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Apollo rollout meets growing demand for DFM
4 Mar 2010
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DFM popularity down to perceptions says Apollo
4 Mar 2010
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Henderson funds deliver best returns for five years
4 March 2010
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3A expects hedge fund managers to travel lite
1 Mar 2010
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LGT favours discretionary macro over computer based trading
25 Feb 2010
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Henderson looks to barbell
25 Feb 2010
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Russell eases asset allocation confusion
25 Feb 2010
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Way gets green fingers
18 Feb 2010
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Heartwood to use passive funds in three ways
18 Feb 2010
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T.Bailey reduced EM exposure
18 Feb 2010
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AMG buys private equity FoF firm Pantheon
10 Feb 2010
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Midas looks to private equity
4 Feb 2010
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Russell unveils four funds
4 Feb 2010
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Ucits III absolute return funds could double in a year says Blacksquare
4 Feb 2010
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Thames River focuses on hedge fund experience
28 Jan 2010
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F&C predicts growth in Sicavs
28 Jan 2010
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F&C expresses concern about lite understanding
21 Jan 2010
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Apollo gives green light to Asian environmental fund
14 January 2010
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New Star technology play marks a first for Premier
14 January 2010
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T Bailey growth fund moves to IMA benchmark
14 January 2010
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Octopus expands multi-manager team
8 Jan 2010
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Marketing easier for Apollo funds with one year record
18 Dec 2009
Multi-asset multi-manager confident now funds have track record.
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HSBC Openfunds reach top quartile at three-year anniversary
17 Dec 2009
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Cautious return to commercial sector
3 December 2009
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Discretionary firms pose threat to multi-manager
3 December 2009
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Moonraker is backing India to outperform China
3 December 2009
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Absolute fund avoids the volatility
26 November 2009
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Assets soar at Man
26 November 2009
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T Bailey's flexible emerging market approach pays off
26 November 2009
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3A reveals full Altin hedge fund holdings
19 November 2009
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Emotional in Fof approach on artworks
19 November 2009
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EAMR wants 10% average return from underlying funds
13 Nov 2009
Emotional Assets Management & Research sets fund targets.
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Cazenove diversity rated superior by Morningstar
11 Nov 2009
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BP Marsh fund overlooked, says SVM
5 November 2009
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Insight plays it safe with derivatives
5 November 2009
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Reit rebound sees OPM outperform
5 November 2009
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Apollo keeps faith with lagging Japan
29 October 2009
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OPM returns to bricks and mortar funds
29 October 2009
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'Ucits III will complement hedge funds'
29 October 2009
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3A says Ucits III is answer to transparency
22 october 2009
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Apollo looks to new frontiers with Silk funds
22 october 2009
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Fohfs see moves to managed accounts
22 october 2009
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Insight using call options to control exposure risks
15 October 2009
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Moonraker fears fallout if banks have to sell stocks to pay back cash
15 October 2009
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T1ps smaller companies gold worth a punt
9 Oct 2009
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Abbey unveils four year fix
8 Oct 2009
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OPM property doubles sector average returns with alternative strategy
21 Aug 2009
