The Final Countdown 76 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN


The number of climate-aware funds launched in 2019, up from 67 a year earlier Source: Morningstar


−8%


The performance of the diversified growth fund sector in March Source: bfinance


£2.4bn


The amount HSBC has put aside to cover loan defaults resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic Source: HSBC


€125.9bn


Estimated net outflows from Europe’s mutual fund industry in Q1, 2020 Source: Refinitiv


$24.1bn


The amount pulled from hedge funds in March, bringing flows in the year to date to -$7.95bn Source: Refinitiv


Quote of the Month


“Cybercrime is not only about stealing information.” Ian Burger, Newton Investment Management


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The number of AIM companies bought by private equity firms in the year to 31 March 2020, up from four 12 months earlier Source: BDO


46 tonnes


The amount of gold added to central banks’ reserves in March, 4% lower than recorded in March 2019 Source: World Gold Council


21%


The rise in inflation hedging in Q1 to £35.5bn Source: BMO


£100.5bn


The increase in the combined defined benefit scheme deficit in Q1 Source: Pension Protection Fund


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