Currency swings are the hidden danger for managers
The geopolitical and economic volatility being seen around the world means, now more than ever, investors strategies and tactical asset allocations are vulnerable
Fixed Income
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Five fund groups you may never have heard of
To take advantage of natural disasters or buy bonds that think they are equities, have a look at these fund groups that do something a little bit different - but you will not come across unless you move away from the tried and tested houses that dominate most UK clients' portfolios today...
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L G says dont bet everything on rate hike
Legal & General warns investors to exercise caution when positioning themselves for the expected cycle of UK interest rate hikes.
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Bank of England hints at 2014 rate rise
Martin Weale, a member of the monetary policy committee has said an interest rate rise should happen sooner than later
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Volatility risks and monetary inactivism
Chris Iggo, CIO Fixed Income, AXA IM believes that markets may look back on this period after summer and wonder why volatility was so low.
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EU elections not expected to trouble markets
Results of European elections under way today are very unlikely to cause major disruption in markets, fund managers have said
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kames backs gov bonds despite negative return fear
According to David Roberts, head of fixed income at Kames Capital, investors can be making small positive returns.
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is there still a call for bonds
It is a year since tapering fears first hit the markets, while ONS stats show UK inflation is back on the rise, but what impact is all this having on investors appetite for bond funds?
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Pharma MandA could buoy equities
Threadneedle is feeling less optimistic as it holds its overweight to equities, with Japanese companies looking particularly attractive.
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Lord Abbett expands global offering with 3 funds
Independent US investment manager, Lord, Abbett & Co, has launched three new Irish-listed fixed income funds in a bid to grow its global footprint.
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DeAWM equities could rise further
Equities are not overvalued yet, the co-chief investment officer at DeAWM recently told investors.
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Geikie Cobb and Thursby quit FandC
F&C Investments has confirmed Paul Thursby and Peter Geikie-Cobb will be leaving the group, just a week after its acquisition by BMO Group completed.
