A diversified portfolio of income-generating assets, including global company shares, international government and corporate bonds, as well as property.
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A diversified fund of funds investing mainly in fixed income securities and cash but also includes equities and UK commercial property.
A diversified fund of funds investing predominantly in equities, with a substantial proportion of this invested overseas. It also includes an allocation to UK corporate bonds and UK commercial property.
Latest features & articles
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In 10 - Does the UK Office Have a Future?
As the UK gears up to head back into the office, Ben Wood and Suzima Abu-Zarin, co-managers of the LF Canlife UK Property ACS, discuss the future of the office sector after Covid.
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Marshmallows tomorrow
The UK government’s decision to delay full reopening of the UK for a further month was unwelcome news for many but it won’t derail the economic recovery. On the bright side, UK property investors have an extended buying opportunity.
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Protecting Capital in a Rising Rate Environment
The last 12 months have seen fixed income assets fall in value at different times, for different reasons. The onset of the covid-19 crisis in March 2020 saw credit spreads widen significantly, negatively impacting the performance of credit-focused bond funds.
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The Polluter Pays ― If They Want To
Current carbon-offset arrangements are complex, inefficient and, for most companies, voluntary. Companies should start preparing now for a tougher regime.
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Short Stories
Short-duration bonds aren’t purely a defensive play. Mike Count, Senior Fund Manager of the LF Canlife Short Duration Corporate Bond Fund, sees selective opportunities for attractive returns among recovery and growth names.
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In uncertain times, liquidity is paramount
Investors are increasingly looking to money market funds to provide some stability in uncertain times. Steve Matthews, manager of the LF Canlife Sterling Liquidity Fund discusses the importance of liquidity and quality, and the challenges of providing an attractive yield.
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Retail Therapy
The pandemic has accelerated changes in UK shopping habits, creating a 20-40% oversupply of retail space.
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Rising yields offer silver lining for contrarian investors
Rising yields could be good news for companies with defined benefit pension scheme deficits and for insurers that buy out unwanted schemes
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Good quality never really goes out of fashion
Rising yields give a rare opportunity to buy quality growth companies at reasonable prices.
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Craig Metcalf
Head of Strategic Alliances
07917 200783
craig.metcalf@canadalife.co.uk