UCITS

Asia | 1 Aug 16

Japanese fund group Nikko Asset Management plans to launch a Luxembourg-domiciled Global Credit Ucits fund on Wednesday which will invest in a worldwide portfolio of corporate bonds and target a 4% absolute return.

Investment | 13 Jul 16

Falls in Apple’s share price in recent months have served to highlight its powerful influence over the tech sector’s performance – and the consequences of the Ucits’ 10% weighting cap.

Europe | 12 Jul 16

Kepler Partners has raised $81m for its Kepler Liquid Strategies Ucits platform, giving investors access to its first fund managed by the Roger Ibbotson-led Zebra Capital Management.

Asia | 8 Jul 16

The fast development of China’s financial industry and the firm’s increasing interest in A-shares calls for an on-the-ground presence that will initially be research-focused, said Frank Wheeler, global head of distribution.

Equities | 7 Jul 16

Schroders has launched the Schroder GAIA Indus PacifiChoice long/short equity fund in partnership with Indus Capital Partners, with the aim of delivering high risk adjusted returns while preserving capital during difficult market periods.