M&G

Last year was an excellent time for investors in credit, as corporate bonds yields came down from their unprecedented highs, delivering significant capital gains. Governments around the world stepped in with stimulus packages to get their economies growing...

With only one third of all active managers outperforming their respective indices, according to Morningstar data, investors are quite rightly asking why they should pay more for active fund management.

Exactly one year ago, an outbreak of flu in Mexico led to fears of a global pandemic. 'Swine Flu' did indeed spread around the world, however for most countries it had only a limited effect on economic output. We are now facing something that is likely...

The Cautious Managed sector continues to dominate inflows on Cofunds, accounting for nearly a third of net sales in Q1, with property also prominent.

Prudential is closing its money market Maximum Income Trust next month after large investors planned to redeem their holdings.

Ghana is as long as 75/1 with some bookmakers to win this summer's World Cup, but the IMF predicts the west African nation will walk away with a world title of a different kind in 2010.

UK equities, emerging markets, global equities and income funds are the top four asset classes IFAs expect to be recommending to clients this year.

Mike Riddell has been named as the new lead manager on three M&G retail fixed income funds, replacing Jim Leaviss.

M&G posted a 216% rise in UK retail net inflows last year, with the £6bn net total accounting for almost a quarter of all IMA sales.

M&G posted a 216% rise in UK retail net inflows last year, with the £6bn net total accounting for almost a quarter of all IMA sales.