Investment

  • investors set for another bond market massacre

    investors set for another bond market massacre

    Bullish complacency may have been addressed by recent market turbulence, but could our portfolios be under threat from a bond market meltdown, a mirror of what was last witnessed 20 years ago?

  • Barclays WIM grows client assets 10percent

    Barclays WIM grows client assets 10percent

    According to the group’s final results to 31 December 2013, the division now has client assets of £204.8bn, up from £186bn for the previous year. Both its total and net operating income figures were largely flat, with a 4% decline in net operating income, to just more than £1.7bn. Total operating expenses were 21% higher…

  • Ashmore sees a return to rationality

    Ashmore sees a return to rationality

    Going into 2014 a stronger US and EM crisis were the key market drivers – both now appear to be unwinding

  • PA ANALYSIS: Why ambivalence over Japan?

    PA ANALYSIS: Why ambivalence over Japan?

    As Abenomics sees Japan become the land of the rising economy, will it remain a hot prospect for investors in the region?

  • Gold ETPS see largest inflows in five months

    Gold ETPS see largest inflows in five months

    Investors raised their holdings of gold ETPs by the most in five months last week as the metal regained its reputation as a portfolio hedge.

  • Deutsche offers ETF range at 9bps

    Deutsche offers ETF range at 9bps

    A lower-cost range of ETFs will be available for passive investors seeking greater efficiency

  • Colombia the new EM investment pick

    Colombia the new EM investment pick

    Investors are making the case for non-state-controlled companies in resource-rich Latin America

  • Tides turning for EM and DM worlds

    Tides turning for EM and DM worlds

    At a time when emerging markets appear to be losing their two pillars of support – QE being withdrawn and China growth weakening, the US growth picture is also showing signs of cracks.

  • Henderson Global plans 30 per cent overhaul

    Henderson Global plans 30 per cent overhaul

    Henderson Global new manager plans to turn over 30% of the portfolio he took over from Brian O’Neill after 30 years

  • PA ANALYSIS Whatever happened to Chindia

    PA ANALYSIS Whatever happened to Chindia

    A few years ago, the worst portmanteau ever was created – Brangelina. The investment equivalent is another one that sticks in the craw – Chindia – though thankfully this one has largely disappeared from use.

  • Amundi launches ETF for US equity fund range

    Amundi launches ETF for US equity fund range

    Investors seeking exposure to US equity funds can now access the new Amundi ETF.

  • Equities only asset significant returns Rothschild

    Equities only asset significant returns Rothschild

    For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis there is synchronised global growth, and increasing evidence it is gaining momentum.