http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/is-property-building-favour-with-investors-again/1072931.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/is-property-building-favour-with-investors-again/1072931.article UK commercial property lost its safe haven status with poor returns during the financial crisis. Our panel considers whether the asset class has recovered enough to be an effective diversifier Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:45 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/property-managers-shift-focus-away-from-prime/1072444.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/property-managers-shift-focus-away-from-prime/1072444.article Many property managers find opportunities for value and income amidst quality second tier property. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:46 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/charles-stanleys-yearsley-is-the-future-bright-for-vcts/1072127.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/charles-stanleys-yearsley-is-the-future-bright-for-vcts/1072127.article Venture capital trusts, boosted last year by licence to invest up to £5m in one company, are seen as good for the economy, especially where banks still seem to struggle to lend. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:21 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/bonds/is-it-time-for-investors-to-rotate-into-convertible-bonds/1072081.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/bonds/is-it-time-for-investors-to-rotate-into-convertible-bonds/1072081.article Advisers and fund managers share mixed views when it comes to investing in convertible bonds. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:03 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/close-brothers-haines-exploring-the-breadth-of-eis-opportunities/1071499.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/close-brothers-haines-exploring-the-breadth-of-eis-opportunities/1071499.article Enterprise investment schemes are nothing new in themselves, yet they now offer a tax-efficient way to access sectors that have the potential to boom in the years to come Tue, 21 May 2013 08:50 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/can-property-regain-safe-haven-status/1071420.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/can-property-regain-safe-haven-status/1071420.article With signs of a rise in prices – even in troubled Japan – some investors are expecting the property sector to retake its place in portfolios as a diversified, income-generating mainstay. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:34 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/gold-demand-crashes-by-19-in-first-three-months-of-2013/1071263.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/gold-demand-crashes-by-19-in-first-three-months-of-2013/1071263.article Global demand for gold plummeted by almost 20 per cent in the first three months of the year compared to the final quarter of 2012.   Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/emerging/managers-flee-commodities-as-china-hard-landing-fears-resurface-bofa-ml-finds/1071142.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/emerging/managers-flee-commodities-as-china-hard-landing-fears-resurface-bofa-ml-finds/1071142.article Fund managers have cut their allocations to commodities and channelled money into bonds after fears grew that China is heading for a hard landing, according to research by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/carmignac-gestion-slashes-gold-exposure-on-deflation-concerns/1071127.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/carmignac-gestion-slashes-gold-exposure-on-deflation-concerns/1071127.article Carmignac Gestion has “virtually withdrawn” the precious metals theme from its investment strategy after saying deflationary pressures are greater than expected. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:13 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/multi-asset-analysis-is-now-the-time-to-hold-cash/1070792.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/multi-asset-analysis-is-now-the-time-to-hold-cash/1070792.article With inflation risks and uncertainties in the bond and equity markets, multi-asset managers question whether to hold a high cash position. Wed, 8 May 2013 09:58 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/are-etfs-killing-the-investment-case-for-gold/1070610.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/are-etfs-killing-the-investment-case-for-gold/1070610.article Exchange traded products and funds have radically altered the availability of commodities strategies for investors, but how much diversification do they provide?  Fri, 3 May 2013 10:13 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/lses-walmsley-tips-growing-appetite-for-etfs-post-rdr/1070495.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/lses-walmsley-tips-growing-appetite-for-etfs-post-rdr/1070495.article London Stock Exchange head of fixed income Gillian Walmsley expects to see an increase in the appetite for exchange traded funds post-RDR. Wed, 1 May 2013 16:38 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/close-brothers-haines-seis-could-be-the-next-mis-selling-scandal/1070450.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/close-brothers-haines-seis-could-be-the-next-mis-selling-scandal/1070450.article Close Brothers Asset Management’s Patrick Haines warns seed enterprise investment schemes could be the next mis-selling scandal. Wed, 1 May 2013 09:57 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/vanguard-white-paper-highlights-zero-sum-active-management/1070385.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/vanguard-white-paper-highlights-zero-sum-active-management/1070385.article Vanguard has published a white paper reaffirming its stance that index funds have a greater probability of outperforming actively managed products. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:10 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/capital-economics-commodities-growth-to-remain-subdued/1070213.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/alternatives/capital-economics-commodities-growth-to-remain-subdued/1070213.article Commodity prices face a slump in 2013 and growth is expected to remain subdued as hope of a sustained recovery in China fades, says Capital Economics. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:08 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/uk/ftse-down-as-china-disappoints-and-gold-enters-bear-market-territory/1069519.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/uk/ftse-down-as-china-disappoints-and-gold-enters-bear-market-territory/1069519.article The FTSE 100 shed 40.79 points today after mining heavyweights were hit by worse-than-expected Chinese growth figures and falling gold prices. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:59 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/lg-fee-cut-latest-skirmish-in-the-index-fund-price-war/1069114.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/fund-news/lg-fee-cut-latest-skirmish-in-the-index-fund-price-war/1069114.article More passive fund providers are likely to cut fees to remain competitive after L&G knocked up to 25 per cent off its annual management charges, although the market’s cheapest offerings are not expected to go down any further. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:30 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/tory-peer-howard-flight-sets-out-eis-budget-wishlist/1067755.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/tory-peer-howard-flight-sets-out-eis-budget-wishlist/1067755.article Conservative peer Lord Howard Flights sets out his wishlist for improvements to enterprise investment schemes. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:29 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/eis-industry-no-growth-criticism-is-complete-rubbish/1067636.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/eis-industry-no-growth-criticism-is-complete-rubbish/1067636.article Enterprise investment scheme providers have hit back at recent criticism that much of the industry fails to make a profit. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:36 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/morningstar-passive-and-bond-focus-is-pushing-down-asset-manager-fees/1067422.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/home/news/morningstar-passive-and-bond-focus-is-pushing-down-asset-manager-fees/1067422.article Investor demand for fixed income and increased focus on costs is transforming the global asset management industry, research by Morningstar suggests. Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:31 GMT