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ON EMERGING MARKETS

ON NORTH AMERICA

J.P. Morgan launched its thematic Global Consumer Trends fund in April 2008 as a way for investors to gain direct access to the consumer growth story and changing consumption patterns across the world.

Janus Capital has launched an Emerging Markets fund to benefit from growth companies trading at deep discounts to their intrinsic value.

Should geopolitical risk raise concerns about the South Korean equity market? We think not.

UBS is launching an onshore version of its Asian Consumption fund, which aims to tap into the growing demand for goods and services in the burgeoning region.

Boutique investment manager Hume Capital is set to roll-out its first product to the retail market, the Global Opportunities fund.

Janus Capital International has launched the Perkins Global Value fund, its second new offering in a month.

INVESTMENT TRUSTS

Polar Capital is set to add an income fund to its recently launched global emerging markets range.