M and G Group
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M and G Group saw and increase in marketing and administration costs in FY 1994-1995, which affected the company's profits. The company increased its market share to 10.9% from 10.2% in this period. The company saw a drop in net sales of both investment trusts and unit trusts, and a rise in sales of personal equity plans. The UK market for retail savings products underwent a contraction in this period. The company's profit is forecast at some 60 million pounds sterling for 1995.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Edinburgh North American
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Edinburgh North American has David Currie as its manager and focuses on North American stocks. The fund aims to invest in undervalued stocks, sectors and countries and there is a focus on between 40 and 50 stocks. The fund has a volatility rating that is below average for the sector and this means that it is suitable for investors aiming for a low risk. The fund has moved toward larger companies, and sold its smaller stocks with good timing.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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