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Bond fund party may be losing its sparkle

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:30:23 GMT

There are signs the bond fund party may soon be over after three straight weeks of outflows. Some can see investors moving towards higher risk bonds, but others advise moving into equities for better returns with the same volatility

Supercycle argument ‘remains intact’

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:04:04 GMT

The considerable rise in commodities prices would seem to support the ‘supercycle’ argument. Chris Newlands looks at the evidence Full report

Managers short on Code detail

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:15:27 GMT

Many UK fund managers are failing to provide much detail on engagement activity

Assets prove tempting for governments

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:26:59 GMT

Pension funds are proving tempting for several cash-strapped governments that have turned to assets – public and private sector – as a source of desperately needed cash to meet short-term financing requirements. But how safe are pensions in the UK?