Energy the contrarian bet for 2014
Despite underperforming the past two years, all hope is not lost: energy investments could play out favourably for those willing to risk it.
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Five reasons why the BOE will hike rates
It appears increasingly likely that 2013 marked the start of a synchronised recovery in the advanced economies, so is it now time for the Bank of England to consider hiking the base rate?
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Income not capital growth favourite 2014 Read
Paul Read and Stuart Edwards of Invesco Perpetual’s fixed income team believe income rather than capital growth will remain a key focus for both UK and global bond investors during 2014‚ but there are fewer opportunities available.
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Brooks Macdonald property fund
Brooks Macdonald Funds (BMF) is launching what it believes to be the first actively-managed Ucits core property fund.
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Strong demand for Ireland bond issue
Ireland’s exit from ‘troika’ bailout programme has been followed by the issue of the country’s first government bond – perking investor’s interest.
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Luke Chua Schroders Pictet GEM bond role
Pictet boosts its emerging corporate bonds team with the hire of senior investment manager Luke Chua.
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pa analysis dej vu all over again
Numbers we get from China indicating the return of economic momentum last year have ominously turned south at the start of this year.
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Taper not Selfie was the word of 2013
With tapering one of the most overused financial phrases of 2013, we look for forward guidance to be the dominant phrase for 2014.
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PA OPINION 2014 crossroads year GEM
One of the themes of 2013 was the re-emergence of developed markets over and above the star performers of the emerging world, with the US, UK, Japan and even Europe leading the way.
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Schroders launches EURO Credit Conviction fund
Schroder tackles eurozone 'sweet spot' by launching its EURO Credit Conviction Fund.
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International equities on the rise
Latest cash flow statistics indicate that international equities are the preferred choice for investors, while interest in UK equities is lagging.
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Robert Alster Close Brothers research head
Robert Alster joins Close Bros in the new year as company announces a second new senior hire this year.