Schroders is acting in line with the sentiment of the vast majority of UK-based wealth managers as it has recently increased its emerging markets capability thanks to the recruitment of Craig Botham from the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA).
Pimco has unveiled GIS Capital Securities Fund to invest across debt issued by banks, insurance companies and other specialist financials.
As emerging markets continue to struggle, so has investors’ patience been tested, but what can a conscientious asset allocator really do about it?
Most wealth managers expect to increase their exposure to emerging market equities, despite evidence that structural problems in BRICs is pushing investors towards peripheral territories.
Standard Life Investment's Jack Kelly discusses the upcoming German election and its potential impact on markets.
Jupiter's Steve Davies surveys the options the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee has to prevent an overheating housing market, asking if any of them are yet necessary.
Is it too late to take advantage of the "low-hanging fruit" in the listed private equity space, asks Smith & Williamson's head of multi-manager James Burns
Sanlam Private Investments' James Mercier, says Ucits-compliant hedge funds should be given a chance and not tarred with the same brush as the Madoff brigade.
Latest FCA figures show adviser numbers have increased post-RDR, but the pressure is on as the marketplace becomes more competitive.
Jupiter's Ben Surtees gives his views from the ground, following a 10-day trip across South East Asia.
T. Rowe Price's David Stanley looks at what investors can expect from corporate bonds now the eurozone is showing tentative signs of recovery.
With a clientele of ultra high net worth entrepreneurs, Signia Wealth's Rupert Robinson has an ambitious business model to meet their demands.
