survey – advice worth less than
As the day fast approaches when IFAs will bill clients for their time instead of relying on commission, a new report has found Britons are only willing to pay £38.90 an hour for advice.
Author: Portfolio Adviser
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punter southall buys rest of psigma
Punter Southall Group announced today it has bought the remaining share of PSigma Asset Management, making it 100% owner.
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jupiters bonham carter
The financial services industry is fundamentally flawed for believing fund managers can achieve constant outperformance, according to Edward Bonham Carter, Jupiter’s chief executive.
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axa im poaches seyer from lyxor
Axa Investment Managers has appointed Laurent Seyer as global head of investment solutions, joining from Lyxor Asset Management on 2 May.
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alliancebernstein launches us
AllianceBernstein has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled US equity fund, focusing on large and mid-cap stocks.
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How safe are safe havens
2011 was a difficult year for investors, but more so because of the sizeable macro risks that had to be considered rather than the impact of negative returns.
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liontrust to launch asia income fund
Following the acquisition of Asia-focused Occam Asset Management, Liontrust has announced plans to expand its range in the region with the launch of an Asia Income Fund.
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meteor reveals latest products
Meteor has announced details of three new structured products, the latest version of each of its growth, defensive and kick-out plans.
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how hidden are hidden charges
It’s not a new debate, but it is one that has gathered pace again lately and one that is unlikely to go away until something definitive is decided upon. So who is saying what now and is it going to make a difference?
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liontrust posts sixth quarter of inflows
Liontrust saw both sales and assets under management jump in the final quarter of 2011, as it saw its sixth successive quarter of inflows.
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l and g reduces index fund amcs
Legal & General Investments has announced a reduction to fund charges on the institutional unit classes of its index fund range, effective as of today.
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fatca backtrack unlikely
As FATCA-watchers around the world keep checking their smartphones for final guidance on the incoming US legislation, some experts are doubtful the US Treasury will stick to its recently-stated vow to try and make things easier for foreign financial institutions.