Investment

  • Does ECB action create ABS opportunity

    Does ECB action create ABS opportunity

    The ECBs announcement this month of measures to support the Eurozone economy has created fresh interest in ABS but the market has become very small with supply too tight to meet a further uptick in demand.

  • Treat gold as its own asset class

    Treat gold as its own asset class

    Gold should be viewed as a standalone asset class, separate from a more general allocation to commodities, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.

  • Former FSA director joins Schroders in new role

    Former FSA director joins Schroders in new role

    Schroders has created a new role for Sheila Nicoll, who joins as head of public policy.

  • For income consider an unconstrained EM

    For income consider an unconstrained EM

    According to Lazards Pat Ryan, many of the obvious sources of income in the equity market are unappealing

  • As Woodford fund launches Invesco promises tweaks

    As Woodford fund launches Invesco promises tweaks

    Mark Barnett’s income funds are starting to resemble his strategic funds.

  • Natixis steps up push into UK retail space

    Natixis steps up push into UK retail space

    Natixis Global Asset Management is continuing to broaden access to its UK OEIC range by adding a number of new distribution platforms.

  • Charles Stanley profits drop 33

    Charles Stanley profits drop 33

    Charles Stanleys profits for the year are down 33% to £6.1m, due in part to sinking money into expansion, the company has said.

  • MPC minutes add fuel to rate rise fire

    MPC minutes add fuel to rate rise fire

    The minutes of the last meeting of the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee have revealed some members are moving towards a rate rise in their thinking.

  • mark benstead takes up hodges role at lgim

    mark benstead takes up hodges role at lgim

    Mark Benstead has been appointed as a senior portfolio manager within the companys UK credit team.

  • PA ANALYSIS a year of evolution for the ima

    PA ANALYSIS a year of evolution for the ima

    So far, 2014 has proven to be one of the Investment Management Association’s most eventful years.

  • Performance indicators can they be trusted

    Performance indicators can they be trusted

    There are a number of measures advisers can use to assess investment managers performance. One of these, the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), hit the headlines recently when Rathbones announced it was GIPS compliant. But what are GIPS, how do they compare

  • Chris Coombe appointed City Financial CFO

    Chris Coombe appointed City Financial CFO

    With 30 years of industry experience, City Financial will look to Coombe to help launch and develop the groups expansion.