IMA to act if UK Equity Income sector becomes unrepresentative

clock

The IMA has said it will ensure the UK Equity Income sector does not become "unrepresentative" as other funds look set to follow Invesco Perpetual High Income out of the peer group.

High Income last month became the most popular fund to fall foul of the IMA's rolling three-year yield requirements when it was ejected from the sector. The latest data from the IMA shows some other notable UK equity income funds are in danger of being kicked out later this year, with John McClure (pictured)'s Unicorn UK Income fund the most likely candidate. Invesco Perpetual has already said its Income and Strategic Income funds will join High Income in the UK All Companies sector later in 2014, and the IMA has suggested it could act if too many high profile funds move. Asked whe...

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 Investment

Consultancy launches to provide IFAs with 'robust' investment processes

Consultancy launches to provide IFAs with 'robust' investment processes

Sheridan Admans launches Infundly

Isabel Baxter
clock 06 November 2025 • 1 min read
Inflation protection not front of mind for financial advisers

Inflation protection not front of mind for financial advisers

Titan Square Mile report suggests

Jen Frost
clock 04 November 2025 • 3 min read
Trick or treat? The UK and global economy face their Halloween ghosts

Trick or treat? The UK and global economy face their Halloween ghosts

‘Wealth managers and market professionals are tiptoeing past economic graveyards’

Stephen Jones
clock 31 October 2025 • 4 min read