Volatility not a measure of true risk The investment industry’s focus on volatility as a measure of risk has dangerous implications for long-term investors, according to a... June 1, 2014 News UK investors expected to increase DGF use in future UK pension schemes will increase their use of diversified growth funds (DGFs) according to AXA Investment Managers. Its view is... June 1, 2014 News US economy set for faster growth The US economy has reached an inflection point and it is set for faster growth until 2017, according to BNY... June 1, 2014 News The new emerging markets playbook As emerging market companies deal with a new economic playbook, it’s time to work their assets harder. Stephen Way, Senior... Stephen Way, CFA Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager AGF Investments Inc June 1, 2014 Comment Striking the right balance Low yields have been providing challenges for fixed income investors. Richard Ryan explains how M&G Investments tackles the risk/reward conundrum Over... Andrew Swan Director of Fixed Income M&G Investments Richard Ryan Senior Fund Manager M&G Investments June 1, 2014 Focus Amundi launches ETF of smart beta strategies Fund manager Amundi is to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) which will give investors exposure to a range of smart... June 1, 2014 Round-Up Investors told to go for quality if deflation takes hold Investors concerned about the possibility of a debt deflation trap in Europe have been advised to move into quality stocks... June 1, 2014 News The case for multi-sector credit Michael Temple and Jonathan May of Pioneer Investments make the case for a strategy that provides a comprehensive approach to... Michael Temple Head of Credit Research Pioneer Investments Jonathan May Head of UK Institutional Business Pioneer Investments June 1, 2014 Focus Invesco Real Estate acquires private rented units for local authority fund Invesco Real Estate (IRE) has purchased 118 private rented sector (PRS) units in Hayes, West London for $32.5 million on... June 1, 2014 Round-Up LPFA welcomes training for board members The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has welcomed a focus on training for board members in the Local Government Pension... June 1, 2014 News