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Schroders Simon Webber warns a failure to reach agreement at the UN climate change conference could impact carbon intensive industries such as steel.

The Cautious Managed sector held on to top spot in the Cofunds sales chart for November for the third consecutive month.

Schroders' Richard Buxton believes the chances of a UK sovereign credit rating downgrade has increased following today's Pre-Budget Report.

Schroders European economist Azad Zangana believes the measures proposed by Chancellor Alistair Darling in the Pre-Budget Report will do little to bring public finances back under control.

Schroders chief economist Keith Wade has warned Alistair Darling not to attempt to rein in the UK's burgeoning budget deficit too early, believing the UK economy is still "fragile".

Fund managers believe the outlook for clean technology stocks is increasingly positive following the US Environmental Protection Agency's declaration carbon dioxide is dangerous to human health.

Fund managers are cautiously optimistic about the outcome of the UN climate change in Copenhagen, though there is recognition any binding agreement will not materialise until the end of 2010.

Pothier-managed HSBC fund is eighth out of 86 vehicles in peer group over three years

Recent market volatility should serve as a reminder that while the risk of a prolonged recession has been averted, there is still uncertainty about the strength of recovery and the possible exit strategies from unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus...

Skandia Investment Group has awarded a further £150m mandate to Schroders' Richard Buxton.