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DWS expands range of sustainable corporate bond funds

Mon, 15/07/2019 - 09:06

DWS has launched DWS Invest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Euro Corporate Bonds, a new sustainable mutual fund focusing on investment grade corporate bonds from the Eurozone. »

Global ETF launches 04-11.07.19

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 13:16

Bitcoin Cash, the transaction-focused offspring of the original bitcoin cryptocurrency, got its very own ETP this week thanks to a launch by Swiss fintech Amun AG on SIX, the Swiss stock exchange. Elsewhere, in a quiet week for new ETF launches, Lyxor debuted Europe’s first emerging markets fund to exclude China, while BetaShares launched an Australian government bond ETF and Innovation Shares The Cannabis ETF listed on the NYSE Arca… »

Hartford Funds adds Hartford AARP Balanced Retirement Fund to multi-strategy lineup

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 10:56

Hartford Funds has launched the Hartford AARP Balanced Retirement Fund (HAFIX), which is sub-advised by Wellington Management Company and seeks to provide long-term total return while reducing downside risk and the impact of inflation on retirement accumulations. »

Omba launches inaugural UCITS on Prescient Fund Platform

Mon, 01/07/2019 - 13:20

Omba Advisory & Investments, a United Kingdom based discretionary investment management firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, has selected Prescient Fund Services (Ireland) Limited as the UCITS Management Company and Fund Administrator for its first Irish UCITS fund. »

Canada Life Investments launches Canlife Diversified Monthly Income Fund

Mon, 01/07/2019 - 13:06

Canada Life Investments has launched the LF Canlife Diversified Monthly Income Fund, a diversified portfolio of income-generating assets which include global company shares, international government and corporate bonds as well as property. »

Global ETF launches 20-27.06.19

Thu, 27/06/2019 - 12:50

In a rather quiet week for new ETF launches, Tabula Investment Management listed a suite of five funds on BX Swiss, while BlackRock launched a new iShares ETF with a focus on high- and mid-cap companies listed on the Chinese Stock Market. Elsewhere, VanEck debuted a new ETF providing European investors with access to the global video gaming and eSports sector… »

Vanguard launches commodity futures fund

Wed, 26/06/2019 - 08:18

Vanguard has launched the Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund (VCMDX) for investors seeking low-cost exposure to the commodities market. »

HSBC Private Banking successfully closes first Vision Private Equity Fund at over USD250m

Tue, 25/06/2019 - 13:42

HSBC Private Banking has held the successful close of Vision Private Equity 2019 – the first in a new programme of annual Vision Funds providing private clients with access to primary, secondary and direct co-investments across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. »

Artemis launches new short-dated high-yield bond fund

Fri, 21/06/2019 - 10:29

Artemis has launched the first fund for its new fixed income managers, who recently joined the firm from Kames. »

MAPFRE launches new fund to invest in companies with disability inclusion policies

Thu, 20/06/2019 - 16:17

MAPFRE is launching ‘MAPFRE Inclusión Responsable' – an investment fund which invests in European companies which actively seek to include disabled people within their workforces. »