Fixed Income

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Schroders is preparing to launch a global bond product for Bob Jolly, the firm's head of global macro.

Consumers are waking up to the follies of making knee-jerk investment calls as they become aware of opportunities missed and the returns they could have achieved in the four years since the 2008 financial crisis, according to one adviser.

Jupiter Fund Management has announced a 13% increase in its total dividend for 2012, ahead of analyst expectations, as the group continues to strengthen its balance sheet.

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The Investment Management Association (IMA) will rename the Absolute Return sector as the Targeted Absolute Return sector as it completes a long-awaited review of the space.

Network Intrinsic has questioned whether the stigma surrounding with-profits funds may be forcing clients into unsuitable products when they come to fund their retirement.

Henderson Global Investors saw underlying profits fall 8% last year as it struggled in a challenging sales environment and moved to streamline its business.

Fund managers' and pension funds' dedication to pursuing short-term investment goals is causing severely reduced returns, a panel of MPs heard.

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