Equities
First GCC equities fund for int’l investors launched in ADGM
Eshara Capital, the first investment fund managed out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has launched its first strategy, providing global investors access to UAE and Saudi Arabian equity markets and upcoming IPOs.
Vanguard launches active fund range
Vanguard has launched four UK-domiciled actively managed funds.
Nikko AM launches new Japan equity Ucits fund
Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Japan Focus Equity Ucits fund, with further Ucits funds planned for later this year.
Legg Mason taps global infrastructure income with new fund
Baltimore-headquartered asset manager Legg Mason is to launch an income-oriented global infrastructure fund. Managed by the group’s Australia-based subsidiary Rare Infrastructure, the fund will be made available to investors in the UK onshore fund range.
Emerging market investments now require nuance – Aberdeen
If you strip out commodities and the impact of the dollar, emerging markets look rather attractive, argued Stephen Parr, senior investment manager, emerging market equities at Aberdeen Asset Management.