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Overnight Markets: US stocks gain as Europe offsets China concern

by Himanshu Singh on May 25, 2012 at 05:03

But the Nasdaq declined after NetApp gave a weak revenue forecast, casting doubt on the outlook for tech spending.

Mandarine manager: why we are sticking with the eurozone

by Chris Sloley on May 24, 2012 at 14:29

Small and mid-cap equity specialist Diane Bruno reveals exciting opportunities in Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Financials: unfashionable rather than risky, says Invesco manager

by Emily Blewett on May 24, 2012 at 14:25

Risk reward on banks and asset managers is compelling says Invesco's Surplice, who has recently broken out of his underweight position.

Threadneedle govt bond boss Fitzsimmons exits

by Emma Dunkley on May 24, 2012 at 11:21

The firm's head of government bonds and foreign exchange is leaving after nearly nine years.

German pension chief on finding the silver lining

by Emily Blewett on May 24, 2012 at 11:09

Heading Germany’s biggest pension fund, Rainer Jakubowski has a knack for optimism -  he’s even found a bond market worth shouting about, the BBV manager tells Citywire.

European firms face uphill struggle in Asia says funds lobby group

by Chris Sloley on May 24, 2012 at 10:55

Asian markets are becoming ‘harder and harder’ to penetrate according to ALFI conference panellists.

Gut gemacht! Germany's leading lights revealed

by Chao Sun on May 24, 2012 at 10:40

Citywire Global takes an in-depth look at fund managers making it into the German ratings this month.

Number of cross-border fund launches continues to slow

by Chris Sloley on May 24, 2012 at 10:38

Latest data for Q1 2012  reveals mergers and liquidations is taking precedence over new products.

An Asian lesson in rebuilding investor confidence

by Angus Foote on May 24, 2012 at 07:01

As head of global wealth management at OCBC Bank in Singapore, Lim Wyson is at the leading edge of fund selection in Asia. He tells us how he has reshaped the offering to investors.

Overnight Markets: Wall Street erases loss amid European optimism

by Himanshu Singh on May 24, 2012 at 05:17

Materials shares boosted the S&P 500, while gains in Apple Inc helped lift the Nasdaq.

‘Regulation tsunami’ could see investors sidelined, warns EFAMA

by Chris Sloley on May 23, 2012 at 14:15

ALFI Conference hears how time-consuming efforts to tackle compliance are putting client interests in danger.

Lothian's Law: acknowledge your inner monkey

by Scott Lothian on May 23, 2012 at 13:52

Fund analysts need to keep their powers of selection in perspective and accept that at some point it all becomes as random as a chimp throwing darts.

China’s economic transformation to take longer than expected, says First State manager

by Emily Blewett on May 23, 2012 at 13:35

As the World Banks cuts China's growth forecast First State's Xian Quanqiang says investors are failing to understand the bottom-up landscape.

Pictet launches EM high dividend fund

by Emily Blewett on May 23, 2012 at 10:38

The firm rolls out strategy previously reserved for Japanese investors, Citywire can reveal.

Swisscanto CIO urges pension funds into equities

by Emily Blewett on May 23, 2012 at 10:16

'It will take nerves' says the firm's CIO Peter Bänziger, but with just under half of the country's pensions funds failing to meet yield targets, a rethink is necessary.

Japan’s future rests with emerging Asia, says AAA-rated Glanzmann

by Chris Sloley on May 23, 2012 at 09:59

Swiss & Global Japanese equity specialist backs companies with ties to China as BoJ's stimulus measures are having little effect at home.

Overnight Markets: US stocks erase gains on Greek concerns

by Himanshu Singh on May 23, 2012 at 03:30

Fears that Greece would exit the euro and a slump in Facebook shares overshadowed economic optimism.

Raphael Kassin: there's political intrigue at every turn

by Raphael Kassin on May 22, 2012 at 15:12

Power games and unexplained coincidences collide this month as our expert columnist brings you the inside edge on emerging market debt.

LTRO is biggest 'cash for trash' scheme in the world, says McWilliams

by Chris Sloley on May 22, 2012 at 13:03

VIDEO: The renowned Irish economist pours scorn on the suggestion that the ECB's €1 trillion liquidity measure has been a success.

Newcomers in Alternative Ucits ratings revealed

by Ankita Sud Oberoi on May 22, 2012 at 12:59

Despite challenging markets, more debutant managers receive a Citywire rating in May than in the previous month.

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