Gold is rallying as a monetary asset, not as a commodity asset, says James Luke, fund manager, metals, Schroders.

Gold is rallying as a monetary asset, not as a commodity asset, says James Luke, fund manager, metals, Schroders.
A high income-oriented global equity portfolio has historically generated extra income with less volatility, says JP Morgan’s Sam Witherow.
FSA highlights five global equity funds that have outperformed since markets started to recover from the tariff sell-off.
The figure exceeds the target of $2.25bn and hits the fund’s hard cap of $2.6bn, according to a statement by the firm.
Partners Group plans to initially commit $400m alongside ARCH Capital in the data centre platform.
The Wellington Credit Income fund invests in a diversified portfolio of credits, seeking total returns and income.
Fixed income investors should diversify allocations, says Schroders’ Swa Wu.
Asia private equity saw a slight improvement in size and deal volume.
A quantitative strategy tilted toward lower valuations, higher growth and quality measures produces consistent excess returns, says Antony Creighton, director, head of strategy (Asia ex-Japan) at Lazard Asset Management.
The strategy focuses on US middle market direct lending opportunities.
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