Investment
Economy’s resilience to ‘power’ US equities, says Kames
A surprise rise in US business and consumer confidence during February has convinced Kames Capital’s multi-asset head to conclude that US equities have farther to climb.
Axa IM launches fixed term European high yield bond fund
Axa Investment Managers has launched a fixed term bond fund that invests primarily in European corporate high yield debt securities.
Agriculture sector funds in HK carry highest fees
Agriculture is the most expensive equity sector for mutual fund investors, based on the average of annual fees charged by sector-focused funds available for sale in Hong Kong.
Sentiment towards UK equities sinks to post-crisis low
Fund manager sentiment towards UK equities has reached its lowest point since the financial crisis. Asset managers expect the asset class to post a negative return over the next 12 months.
Risks rising in UK equity income sector, says Neptune
UK equity income managers are corrupting what is supposed to be a “safe sector” by taking too much dividend and capital risk, according to Neptune Investment Management chief executive Robin Geffen.