Equities
European equities ready for a resurgence?
Despite the prevailing negative market sentiment towards the continent, expensive US equities and an accelerating Eurozone economy are making European equities more attractive, investment analysts have said.
European equity funds in record sell-off
European equity funds experienced their largest ever monthly net outflows in July, beating the previous record set in January 2008, according to Morningstar fund flows data.
Global equities, bonds seen as overvalued, CFA survey shows
Growing uncertainty in developed markets and a flight to safe haven assets post-Brexit have skewed valuations, according to an increasing number of industry professionals polled by the CFA Society of the UK.
FCA to investigate absolute return funds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to investigate absolute return funds as part of its review into the asset management market, amid poor performance despite the flood of money being pumped into the strategy.
Woodford planning offshore fund launch
Neil Woodford is considering the launch of an ‘offshore feeder fund’ for the Woodford Equity Income Fund, according to reports.