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FE Research has launched a range of 15 risk-targeted portfolios to aid advisers in the run up to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Most clients are uninterested in the "nuts and bolts" of investment decision-making and instead require a more tailored discussion around risk, according to consultant Tim Hale.

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Henderson has launched two low-cost income funds for Bill McQuaker and the multi-asset team.

F&C Investments has cut the annual management charge (AMC) across its £385m Lifestyle range, run by co-heads of multi-manager Gary Potter and Rob Burdett.

Franklin Templeton Investments has bought a majority stake in hedge fund firm K2 Advisors Holdings (K2), expanding its alternative investments and multi-asset propositions.

Investec Asset Management managing director David Aird on the risks of ‘off-the-shelf' risk-rated funds...

Investors are being forced to take on more risk as inflation continues to stay above the Bank of England's 2% target, experts said.

Threadneedle has launched a multi-asset absolute return fund for new hire Toby Nangle who joined the group this year from Barings.