AMC

GLG is to launch a global total return fund targeting LIBOR + 5% after expanding its macro investment team.

The deterioration of liquidity in bond markets has continued apace over the past year, leaving fund managers at risk of becoming forced sellers of bonds if there is a full-scale rotation out of the sector.

Some of the UK's largest fund houses are considering launching retail share classes with a 0% AMC rather than provide platforms with ‘super clean' alternatives.

Architas has introduced a new charging option for its range of risk-rated passive investment funds.

Andrew Bell, chairman of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), has warned many boards have not moved quickly enough to reduce charges on their investment trusts.

Fund buyers are calling on iShares to review the pricing of its range of UK exchange-traded funds (ETFs), especially the mainstream vehicles that are charging substantially more than their peers.

Darwin Investment Managers has launched a model portfolio service comprising three funds managed by multi-asset veteran David Jane.

THE BIG INTERVIEW

The idea of absolute return investing generates an enormous amount of hot air and vitriolic debate for what is a relatively small amount of money.

First State Investments has launched a Global Credit Income fund for the UK market, targeting wealth managers and discretionary investors.