Allianz
21 May 2012
As political tension in Greece intensifies, managers discuss what would happen if the country were to leave the monetary union
15 May 2012
Allianz Global Investors has today launched a range of four risk-graded portfolios, the Allianz RiskMaster funds.
14 May 2012
Fund groups are scrambling to develop risk-rated propositions ahead of the RDR deadline at the end of this year, with major houses including Jupiter planning how to enter the space.
18 April 2012
Allianz Global Investors is to launch a range of risk-rated multi-asset funds in response to growing demand for "outcome-orientated" solutions.
30 March 2012
Industry heavyweights discuss the contentious issue of fund charges as the market prepares for the introduction of the RDR in January 2013.
12 March 2012
Emerging markets managers have tipped Russia to soar ahead of its EM peers in 2012, driven by higher oil prices, weak valuations and Vladimir Putin’s economic reforms.
12 March 2012
After a four year hiatus, Vladimir Putin won back the Russian presidency last week. Managers debate the consequences of his victory.
06 March 2012
The board of the £40m British Portfolio trust has stripped RCM of its role as manager of the trust, following a period of poor performance.
02 March 2012
Michael Konstantinov, manager of the Allianz RCM BRIC Stars fund, explains why, despite a good start to the year, there is still significant upside potential in the emerging markets.
02 March 2012
As a tearful Vladimir Putin took the Russian presidency over the weekend amid allegations of vote-rigging, investors are concerned the win could trigger protests and market uncertainty.
27 February 2012
It is no surprise that during a year of risk on/risk off trades, emerging markets suffered one of their most volatile periods in 2011.
24 February 2012
On 14 February, Moody’s warned the UK could lose its prized AAA rating. Industry experts debate whether the warning was justified.
14 February 2012
Allianz Global Investors is to rename its onshore and offshore fund ranges in a move which will see it scrap the RCM brand it acquired a decade ago.
13 February 2012
Allianz Global Investors has announced plans to make its Income and Growth fund available to UK investors through the launch of a sterling hedged share class at the end of the first quarter.
03 February 2012
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