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LV=Pensions shortfall will give biggest boost to equity release sales
New research from equity release specialist LV= reveals that the vast majority (98%) of IFAs believe equity release will be a big future growth area and crucial in meeting the needs of the UKs ageing population.
Nucleus welcomes three new member-firms
Nucleus, the IFA-owned and controlled wrap platform, has welcomed a further three IFA firms to its adviser community, taking the total of new firms to sign up to the platform in 2011 to 16.
F&C: Falling yields underline need to diversify income sources
Every year in July, I conduct a review of most of the IMA yielding sectors, on Lipper, to identify trends in distribution yields. The data for one year to both July 2010 and July 2011 has revealed that all such sectors have had consistent and significant falls in their dividend yields during this two-year period.
A return to recession cant be ruled out, says BNY Mellon's Jack Malvey
The current market downturn looks set to persist for another few months
Nucleus introduces new valuation tool for advisers
Nucleus, the IFA-owned and controlled wrap platform, has introduced a new valuation tool designed to improve the quality of information available to advisers and their clients.
New affordable guarantees from Prudential
Hopefully, by now you will have seen our recent announcements about the launch of our exciting new range of guarantees produced in response to customer and adviser feedback.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Follow @JPMAM_UKAdviser on Twitter
We are pleased to announce that J.P. Morgan Asset Management UK is now on Twitter, the official feed for UK Advisers and Paraplanners.
Latest news from Events-Hub
Your opinion is really important to the fund managers that sponsor Events-Hub. Two new surveys have been added to the Research Centre.
The Brothers are revolting?
Sadly, despite being invited, I was unable to attend the meeting in question yet I was surprised and to a degree dismayed to see this headline Industry figures in talks to set up trade body rival hitting the news pages last week
Skandia: 5 years of Best Ideas investing - meet the managers
The Skandia Global Best Ideas Fund has outperformed its peer group by over 16% since its launch over five years ago* and is 'A' rated by OBSR.
SWIP: Blog update - Doing the Hokey Cokey
You put your left arm in, your left arm out In out, you shake it all about You do the Hokey Cokey and you turn around That's what it's all about...
Asset.tv: Old Mutual Global Strategic Bond Fund
Old Mutual Global Strategic Bond Fund - Cowley: Sold out of euro but yen looks strong
The Investment F1orum
Allianz Global Investors, BlackRock, M&G Investments, Old Mutual Asset Managers and Schroders have once again joined together to provide you with an exclusive opportunity to hear from five leading fund groups.
JP Morgan: Special market update - Monday 15 August 2011
The call will commence Monday 15 August at 10:30am BST. Register now.
BNY Mellon: The US is left smarting as S&P wields its credit rating axe
The US economy remains fragile, and a return to recession cant be ruled out
F&C: S&P downgrades the US credit rating and the ECB signals it is ready to buy Italian and Spanish bonds
With panic sweeping across global equity markets, it is important to take a step back and consider what has changed and whether the sharp decline in risk assets represents a buying opportunity
Asset.tv: GLG European Equity Alternative - The team explain each facet of the latest GLG offering
This report features the GLG European Equity Alternative with Pierre Lagrange, Simon Savage, Darren Hodges, Stephen Holliday, Ken Wren, Andrew Knoff, Philip Pearson, Carl Esprey, Javier Velazquez and Julien Jacob
M&G comments on the US downgrade
Following the historic credit rating downgrade of the US from AAA by S&P, M&G's Head of Fixed Interest Jim Leaviss discusses the impacts and ramifications
Thames River Multi-Capital Review - August 2011
The recent sell off in equity markets and corresponding flight to the perceived safety of government bonds was prompted by growing investor fears that the global economy, which had witnessed a softer period in 2011
Another outstanding performance as Prudential announces 2011 half year results.
We are delighted to share the UK highlights of the Prudential Groups outstanding performance in the first half of 2011.
Market update from J.P. Morgan Asset Management today at 4:00pm
Register now to hear a panel of experts from J.P. Morgan Asset Management as they discuss whats behind the recent market volatility. Today at 4:00pm BST
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Market Update
Listen to a panel of experts from J.P. Morgan Asset Management as they discuss whats behind the recent market volatility.
Comment on European market activity from Close Asset Management
Chris Bailey, Head of UK & European Equities at Close Asset Management, comments on market activity in the last week
BNY Mellon: Brazil feels the squeeze of external economic pressures, but domestic investment opportunities abound
Markets in Summer meltdown
Seemingly every year around this time we see headlines like this. And why? There are many differing theories but one that keeps coming back to haunt us is that it is because all the grown ups have gone on holiday leaving the kids to look after the house.
SWIP: Week in Review: Judgement Day
Here we go again. The sovereign debt crisis has become Europes very own Terminator relentless, deadly and forever coming back. Markets are certainly frightened. This week, Italy and Spain were in the firing line.
The latest news from the SWIP Equities team
Welcome to the latest edition of SWIP's equity update, bringing you our latest views and analysis of the global equity markets and an update from our UK and International Equity investment teams.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Outlook for Fixed Income markets
Join Nick Gartside, international CIO for global fixed income manager of the JPM Strategic Bond Fund, talk about the prospects for fixed income.
Asset.tv: BNY Mellon Global Emerging Markets Equity Value Fund
BNY Mellon Global Emerging Markets Equity Value Fund - Small cap bias boosted performance
BNY Mellon: Newton Global Higher Income Fund update - Webconference 25 August
James Harries, lead manager of the Newton Global Higher Income Fund will give an update on the Fund's recent performance
Asset.tv: SWIP Strategic Bond Fund
SWIP Strategic Bond Fund with Roger Webb and Luke Hickmore
Royal London 360° appoints new International Sales Manager North East and North West
Royal London 360° has appointed Dan Moss as International Sales Manager North East and North West UK.
BlackRock Equity Income Funds
Offering excellent long-term income and capital growth prospects, our range of global opportunities in equity income could prove to be a sensible long-term career move for money stuck in a low performing rut.
7IM: A happy holiday or a sum of all the Fears? Ignore the short term
Schools out, holidays have started and already the City seems quieter. Has there ever been a year when so many are looking forward to their break, and so many ready to disable their office email on their smart phones?
Defaqto: Three steps for effective adviser SIPP due diligence
Independent financial research company Defaqto has today published a guide for advisers to help them select appropriate self invested personal pension
LV= cuts equity release rates and age bands
Equity release specialist LV= today announced a reduction in the number of age bands applied on its equity release products, and a rate cut on its lifetime and flexible lifetime mortgage.
Artemis: The Hunters' Tails
That law of unintended consequences ... It is as ineluctable as Benjamin Franklins death and taxes. Largely lawyers, the founding fathers of Libertys Land ensured many checks and balances in their constitution.
rsmusings July 2011
In this issue we have some exciting news about our involvement in the UK Platform Awards, our appointment of FWD PR agency and the ever-increasing promotion of our Rated Fund logo.
Hub eNews: Helping you build better updates...
This month, we have added articles covering some different subjects, including:Pensioner poverty : the Joseph Rowntree report
Asset.tv: Seven IM - Sheridan and Urquhart Stewart give their asset class
Seven Investment Management's Views on Asset Allocation with Tom Sheridan and Justin Urquhart Stewart.