Nordea launches multi-asset fund for UK investors

Nordea Asset Management has launched a new multi-asset fund for UK investors: the Nordea 1 – GBP Diversified Return Fund, reports Portfolio Adviser. The fund, which was seeded at launch with over £250m from a large UK financial group, will draw on the expertise of Nordea’s 40 strong multi asset team, headed by Asbjørn Trolle Hansen. Continue reading “Nordea launches multi-asset fund for UK investors”

Neuberger Berman hires Puschmann

Neuberger Berman has appointed Christian Puschmann as head of client group – Germany and Austria as it strives to bolster its European client capabilities, reports International Adviser. Based in Frankfurt and reporting to head of EMEA and Latin America Dik van Lomwel, Christian will be responsible for client relationships in both countries. Continue reading “Neuberger Berman hires Puschmann”

What is your outlook for global high yield bonds?

In the second of a two-part series, Investment Week asks managers for their views on high yield following the sector sell-off in Q3 and how they are gaining exposure. Jon Jonsson, manager of the Neuberger Berman Global Bond Absolute Return fund, explains that while valuations in the global high yield market have become more attractive, a number of overhangs remain unresolved. Continue reading “What is your outlook for global high yield bonds?”

Collinson: Ardevora’s Lang on being the anti-fund manager

Jeremy Lang does not tick many of the boxes when it comes to modern fund management. Indeed, reports Fund Strategy, Lang and his colleagues at Ardevora have become almost anti-managers. Here he discusses the detachment from company management, investors, and analysts that forms the core of his investment approach. Continue reading “Collinson: Ardevora’s Lang on being the anti-fund manager”