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Foreigners lift London property out of doldrums
Overseas investors are targeting London’s commercial property sector, with sterling’s weakness adding to the appeal, finds Steve Johnson
Funds of funds dive into hedgie Ucits pool
Regulated Ucits III-compliant funds with hedge fund strategies are attracting a host of new players, but experts worry they will be costly for investors
Collective engagement is picking up steam
Collective engagement with companies by fund managers is picking up steam but there are concerns about costs and dividing the workload
Call to reveal true fund costs to investors
A lone campaigner wants to shake up the industry and wants managers to reveal total expense ratios (TER) AND dealing costs
Private equity’s love affair with leverage
Debt drought could cause problems for some private equity operators, but research suggests investors could piggy back on their skills
Faith is strong in emerging markets
But it is wise to remember the pros and cons of investing in emerging markets
Worst may not be over despite the cutbacks
Industry profits are estimated to slide much further as cost cutting lags declining revenues
Crisis spurs alternatives to enter mainstream
With hedge funds targeting the small investor, industry convergence is on its way
Push for clarity spells turmoil for platforms
An FSA drive to end commission for advisers will alter the way platforms work
Chinks of light amid the gloom in Italy
Regulatory changes and other uniquely Italian factors are aiding the onshore sector
