PASSIVE MANAGED
21 Sep 2011 | 09:55
Fidelity has launched low-cost versions of its Multi Asset fund range, run by Trevor Greetham, following moves by peers including Schroders to offer similar investment products.
BlackRock is to launch two passively-managed funds of funds investing in a selection of the firm's equity and fixed income tracker funds.
20 Jul 2011 | 11:10
Vanguard has launched the LifeStrategy range, a suite of five fund of index funds with low annual management charges.
23 Jun 2011 | 14:18
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