Global Funds

Jupiter's Charlie Thomas says he has identified unprecedented growth opportunities for green investing in the US as the engaged consumer becomes more aligned with political momentum for change at national and state level.

Fidelity plans to changes the name of its Managed International fund to Global Focus to more accurately reflect the manager's approach to investment.

Threadneedle has expanded its Extended Alpha range, with the launch of the Threadneedle Global Extended Alpha fund.

Premier Asset Management is launching the Premier Global Dynamic Strategic Risk (DSR) fund, managed by Mike Jennings.

Skandia Investment Group (SIG) is looking to launch as many as seven of the group's Dublin-based funds to the UK market.

GUINNESS Asset Management has launched the Guinness Global Energy fund as the second installment of the firm's drive to launch a series of specialist sector and thematic funds.

SEEKING to benefit from the rising prices of agricultural commodities Neil Rogan, head of global equities at Gartmore, has established several positions in both the Gartmore Global Focus and the Gartmore SICAV Global Focus funds.

ALLIANZ Global Investors is considering launching a global fund, offering investors exposure to all asset classes.

THREADNEEDLE is set to expand its equity income proposition after unveiling a new Global Equity Income fund targeting a yield of 4pc.

M&G has handed control of Graham French's £456m International Growth fund to the deputy manager Greg Aldridge.