News & Views

Six new sectors launched making fund comparison easier

13 September 2021 – The Investment Association[https://www.theia.org/about-us], the trade body and industry voice for UK investment managers, has announced that it is launching six new sectors today.

James Foster retires but Artemis fixed income team remains strong

8 September 2021 – Artemis has announced today that James Foster, manager of Artemis Strategic Bond fund, is to retire at the end of 2021. Alex Ralph, his co-manager, is also leaving the firm.

CASE STUDY: Ethical Investments to Buy Our First Home

2 September 2021 - Richard Swoboda and his wife Staci hope their Isa investments will allow them to get on to the property ladder and also help with their animal rescue project.

Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy Target Income fund to close

16 August 2021 - Aviva has announced that it is closing the Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy Target Income fund on 27 September 2021. This is because the fund has reduced in size and, when taking account of the running costs, the company has concluded that it would be in the best interests of investors to close the fund.

Legg Mason funds renamed – including four from the Chelsea Selection

12 August 2021 – Following its acquisition by Franklin Templeton in 2020, the names of a number of Legg Mason funds have now been changed.

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