Aviva Investors

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Aviva Investors has registered its Global Convertibles Absolute Return Sicav for sale in the UK.

Aviva Investors may launch up to three absolute return funds this year, with expertise already on board for convertible bond arbitrage, European equities and credit products.

Climate of low interest rates has allowed small companies that rely on borrowing to grow and provide good opportunities for investors

Aviva Investors is to launch absolute return funds across a range of asset classes this year, according to group chief executive Andrew Moss.

Aviva Investors has launched its fourth structured product linked to the FTSE 100 index.

Aviva Investors recorded net inflows of £0.9bn over the twelve months to 31 December 2009.

A report out today from Morgan Stanley forecasting harsh dividend cuts by European banks has left equity income managers largely unfazed as many have already reduced exposure to the sector.