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Citywire Investment News
- Poor returns and ouflows force Carmignac to shut thematic fund
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:02 Z
Fifteen years after it was first launched, Carmignac Innovation has 'not lived up to expectations', the French firm said.
- Elsa warns FSA life settlement fund ban has major implications
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:09 Z
The European Life Settlement Association have issued a strongly worded statement warning that a ban on Traded Life Policy Investments (TPLI) would damage other asset classes.
- Aussie firm sells 14 million Henderson shares
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:10 Z
Australian-based JCP Investment Partners has sold a little more than 14 million shares in the fund group ahead of its full-year numbers later this month.
- Is the emerging market rally a red herring?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:40 Z
Emerging markets dominate the list of the world's best-performing indices year to date but can the region continue to go from strength to the strength.
FT.com - Financial Markets News
- Money flows back into emerging markets
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:12 GMT
Equity funds which fell out of favour for much of last year attracted $3.5bn in the week ending February 1, the most in almost a year
- Greece talks cast lengthy shadow
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:51 GMT
Sentiment on global markets restrained by disunity of Greek politicians on austerity measures but selling looks modest
- FTSE lower as investors remain cautious
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:09:51 GMT
Shares edge lower after robust data lifted hopes that the worst of the global slowdown was over and helped the FTSE rise nearly 3% last week
- Brent crude oil breaks three-month high
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:13 GMT
Metals give up Friday?s gains from strong US labour data while WTI-Brent price differential widens to more than $18 in late-afternoon trade
BBC Business News
- Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:35:23 GMT
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
- Gas price rises as freeze bites
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:21:31 GMT
The price of gas in the UK hits its highest level for five years as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand across Europe.
- Gers Whyte may have lied to court
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:39:44 GMT
BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
- House prices 'up 0.6% in January'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:43:13 GMT
UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
BBC News
- UK winter snowfall: In pictures
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:43:26 GMT
The winter weather brings out the UK's playful side
- Romania spy chief 'to be new PM'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:41:45 GMT
Romania's intelligence service chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu is nominated as prime minister after Emil Bloc resigns amid widespread austerity protests.
- Ian Paisley admitted to hospital
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:38:38 GMT
The former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital.
- Cameron lauds 'magnificent' Queen
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:29:20 GMT
Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.
