Investment
Cohen & Steers launches global preferred securities fund
US-based investment manager Cohen & Steers will launch a Sicav global preferred securities fund, a sub-fund of its existing Luxembourg Ucits platform, in mid-May.
ANALYSIS: Why backing Europe is now a consensus call
Adversity is best tackled face on, and so the big call this year has been to overweight Europe, despite the uncertain geopolitical picture.
Mirae Asset launches Asia bond fund
Mirae Asset Global Investments in Hong Kong has launched an Asia bond fund, which aims to capture the most attractive opportunities within the Asian corporate bond space.
Commodities | 2 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is now the time to go overweight oil majors?
The first quarter has proved lucrative for the gargantuan oil companies of Exxon, Chevron and BP. But are their fortunes purely macro-driven or are there other reasons for investors to reconsider the sector?
Aberdeen outflow respite down to currency moves
Aberdeen Asset Management has said its outflows slowed in the second quarter to £2.5bn ($3.2bn, €3bn), but analysts said they doubt this reflects a true change in client sentiment.