Equities

For most US equity investors, it is all eyes on the Federal Reserve until we see the first lift-off in interest rates. We have got beyond the patch of weak economic data earlier this year and are returning to stronger growth, as signalled by healthy labour...

Schroders saw its assets under management grow by 14% in first half of the year to £309bn, despite strength in the sterling reducing AUM by £10.2bn in the second quarter.

The Targeted Absolute Return retook its place as the UK's best-selling sector in June as investors sought reassurance in choppier markets.

M&G Recovery fund manager Tom Dobell has said improved stock selection is helping his £4.5bn portfolio regain its poise this year following a period of significant underperformance.

Natixis Global Asset Management is seeking to broaden its UK OEIC range with the launch of UK equity and bond products.

Managers reveal their best contrarian trades

Franklin Templeton UK Mid Cap fund manager Paul Spencer has sold some of the portfolio's longest-held positions after taking advantage of the post-election UK equity rally.

Research firm FundCalibre has launched a new ‘elite provider' rating, with 17 funds gaining the title.

David Urch, lead manager of the TB Garraway UK Equity Market fund, says investors should not be so complacent when it comes to global crises and the potential impact they can have on UK companies.

Strong performance from financials bumped up UK payouts to a second quarter record of £29.2bn this year, according to the latest Capita Dividend Monitor.