Professional Adviser www.professionaladviser.com Infrastructure: Three reasons why it is time to rethink allocations <img alt="Infrastructure: Three reasons why it is time to rethink allocations" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ac721fa/82fe1c07-c4dd-4ad6-b2b4-4ca73a5a5485/7/UK-Infrastructure-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Rahul Bhushan looks at the previously bankable infrastructure sector and explains why he believes it is time to rethink allocations... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ac721fa/82fe1c07-c4dd-4ad6-b2b4-4ca73a5a5485/7/UK-Infrastructure-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4153931/infrastructure-reasons-rethink-allocations https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4153931/infrastructure-reasons-rethink-allocations https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4153931/infrastructure-reasons-rethink-allocations Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:00:21 +0000 Market Movers: Israel-Hamas drives investors to safe haven assets <img alt="Market Movers: Israel-Hamas drives investors to safe haven assets" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/05daaf1/9cb23db7-d841-4d16-9041-aa4ef4748cdd/27/iStock-1262967772-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/05daaf1/9cb23db7-d841-4d16-9041-aa4ef4748cdd/27/iStock-1262967772-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:31:21 +0000 Ukraine crisis panel: Investment experts respond to key questions <img alt="Ukraine crisis panel: Investment experts respond to key questions" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/09fae0f/dc819ea0-5f36-4658-b735-402a5703d11d/10/Ukraine-video-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> As we say at the start of this broadcast, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Ukraine and our thoughts are very much with the people there at this very frightening time. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/09fae0f/dc819ea0-5f36-4658-b735-402a5703d11d/10/Ukraine-video-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/4046316/ukraine-crisis-panel-investment-experts-respond-key-questions https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/4046316/ukraine-crisis-panel-investment-experts-respond-key-questions https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/4046316/ukraine-crisis-panel-investment-experts-respond-key-questions Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:10:27 +0000 The inside guide to infrastructure investing <p><!--summary start--> Maria Merricks asks industry experts for their views on the infrastructure investment story and the best ways to play it. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2079152/play-infrastructure-theme https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2079152/play-infrastructure-theme Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0000 OBSR takes us behind its top infrastructure funds <p><!--summary start--> Anthony McDonald, investment research analyst at OBSR, looks at the best performing funds in the infrastructure sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2028396/obsr-takes-infrastructure-funds https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2028396/obsr-takes-infrastructure-funds Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000 The year to invest in infrastructure <p><!--summary start--> Macquarie fund manager Justin Lannen explains the opportunities emerging in the infrastructure market in 2011. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1938253/invest-infrastructure https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1938253/invest-infrastructure Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Cable proposes infrastructure fund for retail investors <p><!--summary start--> The Liberal Democrats have proposed creating a national infrastructure fund, open to institutional and retail investors, to replace Private Finance Initiatives (PFI). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1563174/cable-proposes-infrastructure-fund-retail-investors https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1563174/cable-proposes-infrastructure-fund-retail-investors Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:34:00 +0000 Eastern promise <p><!--summary start--> Emma Dunkley looks at how Asian ETFs are set for future expansion Although institutional invest... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1356866/eastern-promise https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1356866/eastern-promise Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Expanding investor choice <p><!--summary start--> As the framework for Ucits IV takes shape, Victoria Hartley looks at how this could bring a s... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1356870/expanding-investor-choice https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1356870/expanding-investor-choice Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Mirae launches BRIC and EM Sicavs <p><!--summary start--> Mirae Asset Management intends to launch two new Sicav funds into the European retail market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1335081/mirae-launches-bric-em-sicavs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1335081/mirae-launches-bric-em-sicavs Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:10:00 +0000 New Star International Property - A bittersweet year for Webster <p><!--summary start--> Its international focus has enabled New Star's newest property fund to outperform <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1329565/-star-international-property-bittersweet-webster https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1329565/-star-international-property-bittersweet-webster Mon, 1 Sep 2008 01:00:00 +0000 A new chip off an old block <p><!--summary start--> Sarah Godfrey talks to F&C's head of distribution and retail development, Cristobal Mendez de Vigo, about the 140-year-old group's new presence as a global distributor and the emphasis on local partnerships that he hopes will open doors <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1332503/-chip-block https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1332503/-chip-block Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0000 EM specialist Mirae plans Asia-Pacific Sicav range launch <p><!--summary start--> Asian asset management company Mirae Asset Global Investors is planning to launch nine emerging market Sicav funds focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1334938/em-specialist-mirae-plans-asia-pacific-sicav-range-launch https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1334938/em-specialist-mirae-plans-asia-pacific-sicav-range-launch Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:49:00 +0000 Mirae lines up Asia-Pacific range <p><!--summary start--> Mirae Asset Global Investments is looking to launch nine emerging market SICAV funds targeting the Asia-Pacific region. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1355408/mirae-lines-asia-pacific-range https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1355408/mirae-lines-asia-pacific-range Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:09:00 +0000 Mirae to launch nine Asia Pacific SICAVs <p><!--summary start--> Asian fund house Mirae Asset Global Investments plans to launch nine Asia/Pacific-focused Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV funds. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1338338/mirae-launch-asia-pacific-sicavs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1338338/mirae-launch-asia-pacific-sicavs Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Looking to the long term <p><!--summary start--> Sarah Godfrey looks at how Austin Forey and his team have steered the JPMorgan Emerging Markets fund towards returns of over 300% in the last five years <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1327171/looking-term https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1327171/looking-term Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Awards winners special <p><!--summary start--> Once again that behemoth of the managed solutions sector Skandia dominated this year's RealAdviser Awards - walking away with four of seven trophies on offer in the life and pensions section. Elsewhere, the openness of competition highlights the health of the marketplace <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333623/awards-winners-special https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333623/awards-winners-special Wed, 1 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Resolution rolls out fund range <p><!--summary start--> Hexam long/short vehicles to be followed by portfolio from argonaut <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326867/resolution-rolls-fund-range https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326867/resolution-rolls-fund-range Fri, 1 Sep 2006 01:00:00 +0000 Here today, gone tomorrow <p><!--summary start--> A group of ill-matched protagonists with the ability to master a variety of disciplines while delivering outstanding performance may sound like the marketing patter for a reality TV show, says Chris Salih, but it is, in fact, the role of the modern-day fund manager <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333689/-gone-tomorrow https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333689/-gone-tomorrow Fri, 1 Sep 2006 01:00:00 +0000 Products <p><!--summary start--> A summary of all of the products and services launched or substantially changed and reported in this issue <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326723/products https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326723/products Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Great strides <p><!--summary start--> Despite losing its UK equity team and two managing directors Investec Asset Management has increased its business significantly since its UK launch in 1998, finds Christopher Salih <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333755/-strides https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1333755/-strides Sat, 1 Oct 2005 01:00:00 +0000 An all-singinginvestment <p><!--summary start--> After a lucklustre period in the 1970s and 80s, the Indian film industry - or Bollywood - is experiencing a boom in revenues, says Bobby Ailwadhi, and hopes to mirror the success of the country's IT sector <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1326574/-singinginvestment https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1326574/-singinginvestment Fri, 1 Jul 2005 01:00:00 +0000 Taking a closer look <p><!--summary start--> The International Investment Spanish Forum took place last month. Here is a summary of the issues discussed and the problems facing both Spanish and international investors in today's markets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1331454/taking-closer-look https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/1331454/taking-closer-look Sun, 1 May 2005 01:00:00 +0000 Performance first <p><!--summary start--> Hendrik du Toit is remarkably modest about his achievements over the past 13 years. In 1991 he set up the asset management division of Investec in South Africa, with financial commitments of just $40m. Between the UK and South Africa, there is now almost £20bn under management. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1345441/performance https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1345441/performance Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0000 High number of funds in sector or region is warning sign to pull out <p><!--summary start--> an analysis of the total number of available funds according to geography and sector, shows popularity is inverse to performance <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/1327327/-funds-sector-region-warning-sign-pull https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/1327327/-funds-sector-region-warning-sign-pull Wed, 1 Oct 2003 01:00:00 +0000 Hiscox Far Eastern Financial fund looks to banks for long-term capital growth <p><!--summary start--> fund manager david astor believes asian financials, particularly banks, will benefit from a pick up in domestic and us economies <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1328303/hiscox-eastern-financial-fund-looks-banks-term-capital-growth https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1328303/hiscox-eastern-financial-fund-looks-banks-term-capital-growth Fri, 4 Jul 2003 01:00:00 +0000 Asia gains from domestic growth <p><!--summary start--> far east and pacific ex-japan funds felt the pressure of the technology downturn but have been cheered by increased domestic demand <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1307349/asia-gains-domestic-growth https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1307349/asia-gains-domestic-growth Thu, 19 Jun 2003 01:00:00 +0000 Taiwan opens door to Investec <p><!--summary start--> the global strategy fund range, which includes the continental european fund and the wired index fund, has been given the go-ahead by taiwan <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326677/taiwan-door-investec https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1326677/taiwan-door-investec Wed, 5 Jun 2002 01:00:00 +0000 Fund managers restless for hedge fund excitement <p><!--summary start--> Fund managers, like journalists, don't much like being introduced socially. "Meet So-and-so," beams ... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1319681/fund-managers-restless-hedge-fund-excitement https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1319681/fund-managers-restless-hedge-fund-excitement Wed, 9 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +0000 GAM targets existing clients <p><!--summary start--> Asian hedge is open to existing clients until track record is proven <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1314576/gam-targets-existing-clients https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1314576/gam-targets-existing-clients Wed, 1 Aug 2001 01:00:00 +0000 Themes fuel emerging fund success <p><!--summary start--> Theme and geographic asset allocation have both contributed to the best performing fund returns in t... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1321744/themes-fuel-emerging-fund-success https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1321744/themes-fuel-emerging-fund-success Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +0000 TR in drive to raise its UK profile <p><!--summary start--> Thames River Capital has recruited Edward Morse as sales director in an effort to promote the grou... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1312604/tr-drive-raise-uk-profile https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1312604/tr-drive-raise-uk-profile Fri, 30 Apr 1999 01:00:00 +0000