Three cheers for some real innovation

Professional Adviser
clock

It is not often that the launch of a new fund or product warrants editorial comment in itself but in...

It is not often that the launch of a new fund or product warrants editorial comment in itself but in our minds this week's announcement by Standard Life of an investment trust to invest in private equity funds is a truly important innovation. Since the debacle of technology funds last year, which promised a new dawn in investment returns and provided only false hopes, the market has cried out for something significant to fill the void. Private equity, and not hedge funds, is this void in our view and access to private equity funds through investment trusts could be the new alternative f...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on uncategorised

Building Society-owned Newcastle Financial Advisers acquires Openwork firm

First of a number of acquisitions

Hannah Godfrey
clock 09 December 2019 • 1 min read

Bond managers fear hedges being undermined as liquidity dries up

The recent sell off in the bond market and growing liquidity issues have forced bond investors to use similar hedging techniques, undermining their effectiveness and causing concerns about how much downside protection funds really have.

Anna Fedorova
clock 03 July 2013 •

Police launch investigation into mortgage middleman fined £1m

West Midlands Police have launched a fraud investigation into a Birmingham financier over his role in sale and rent back agreements.

clock 25 June 2013 •