Global ETF assets growth not dragged down by regulation
Global ETF AUM is expected to climb to $7 trillion by 2021 facilitated by steady growth in the North American, European and Asian markets, a new PwC survey shows.
Author: Kristen McGachey
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Don’t give up on UK dividends
From mid-caps to life insurance companies, wealth managers and oil giants, there are still plenty of opportunities for income earning post-Brexit, argue UK equity income managers.
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EM equities poised for multi-year bull run
Brexit-fuelled uncertainty has highlighted the growth potential of emerging markets equities and could signal the start of a multi-year bull run, says Didier Rabattu, head of global equities at Lombard Odier Investment Managers.
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M&S clothing sales slump drags shares down
Marks & Spencer’s share price was down 1.05% to 291p Thursday morning following news of its persistent clothing sales slump.
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Watch for swings in sterling and commodities potential – Greetham
With the Fed keeping rates on hold and sterling under pressure, it is a good time to look for dips in commodities and increase exposure to emerging markets equities, says Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset at Royal London Asset Management.
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NN IP retains US equities and real estate preferences post-Brexit
NN Investment Partners revealed this week it is retaining a preference for equities, real estate and spread products, post-Brexit.
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Legg Mason rolls out global infrastructure income fund
Legg Mason has launched an infrastructure income fund managed by Sydney-based asset manager, RARE Infrastructure.
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Persimmon share price slides despite upbeat statement
Persimmon’s share price dropped by 5% to 1364p Tuesday despite posting encouraging growth in group revenues and completion volumes over the first half of the year.
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IA appoints independent fund fee advisory board
The Investment Association (IA) announced Monday it had assembled an independent advisory board of established industry figures to create a standardised disclosure framework for investment costs.
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Liontrust generates inflows despite Brexit blues
Liontrust reported another quarter of positive flows, combating investor anxiety ahead of the referendum and market volatility following the vote.
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US manufacturing climbs but not out of the woods
United States production volumes, new orders and employment reached their highest levels in three months this June, but political and economic uncertainty is still a threat to business, according to Markit.
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Booze and baccy boost UK bond market post-Brexit
The success of Brown-Forman’s and British American Tobacco’s (BAT) sterling bond issuance Thursday proves investors are still jonesing for quality UK bonds, said Chris Bowie, portfolio manager at TwentyFour Asset Management.
