structured product providers know customer
StructuredProductReview.com's Ian Lowes says while there could be greater innovation in the structured product market, it is investors' lack of risk appetite dictating the the terms on offer.
Investment
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Is traditional fixed income dead
Caution still prevails for many investors, but the traditional fixed income asset classes of sovereign and corporate debt couldn't be more out of favour.
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tiers for fears
Dion Global Solutions' Steve Martin discusses the advantages of devising model portfolios with multiple tiers of investment products, so wealth managers don't have to scrimp on personalised service for their clients.
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what they want is what they get
David Hambidge explains why a full range of alternative investments alongside the traditional asset classes is needed to give clients what they want.
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soc gen walker crips structured product
Walker Crips Structured Investments is to be the plan manager for a range of four new structured products designed by Société Générale and available exclusively to UK intermediaries.
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the great escape
PSigma Investment Management's Thomas Becket, analyses the turn in sentiment towards the UK and whether this is stems from a genuine economic improvement, or a short-term burst of good news.
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riding the commodity carousel
The constant rise in commodity prices over the past few years may have peaked but does this mean the commodities super-cycle is over and should you buy or sell the asset class?
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FTSE stumbles despite retail sales boost
The FTSE 100 has had its worst intraday fall since June, despite the fillip of a jump in retail sales.
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Element of equity surprise overstated
A quick look at the screens shows the MCSI World has climbed 22% year-to-date, the FTSE 100 up by 15% in the same period.
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European Relatives
Tim Gregory, head of global equities at Psigma Investment Management, reviews the fortunes of European equities during June, and considers the outlook for the sector.
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PE holdings boost Witan
Witan Investment Trust beat its benchmark by 5.3% in the first half of the year, boosted by holdings in private equity and gearing into rising markets.
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Demand for et fs surge amid market volatility
iShares ETF products on platforms attracted a combined £1.04bn in Q2 2013, as advisers poured assets into minimum volatility funds and longer dated corporate bond funds.