M&G

The return to favour of bond funds in Q1 2010 helped Invesco Perpetual achieve the most successful launch over the period and M&G top the retail sales chart for the sixth consecutive quarter.

As a bond investor, Jim Leaviss explains why he is "almost" hoping for a hung parliament this morning.

Many investors now believe the future lies in global equities. M&G's range of top‐performing global equities funds are designed to take full advantage of investment opportunities worldwide, and to meet the performance requirements of every global investor....

Having seen significant yield contraction since the summer of 2009, yields on prime properties now appear to be stabilising.

Stuart Rhodes, manager of the M&G Global Dividend Fund, explains why he believes there is a world of opportunity beyond the UK market for equity income investors.

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.