Investment

  • we have the technology

    we have the technology

    There is a new fund management firm on the block and it is pitting itself against Ruffer, Troy and Newton in the multi-asset business.

  • centre stage awaits for em corporate debt

    centre stage awaits for em corporate debt

    Marge Karner explains why she expects the opportunities in emerging market corporate debt to overtake its developed market equivalent within the next five years.

  • growth hope fades as uk services slow

    growth hope fades as uk services slow

    Growth in the UK’s dominant service sector slowed to a “marginal pace” in October, adding to concerns that the third quarter’s strong GDP number failed to mark the start of recovery.

  • emd exchange-traded products

    emd exchange-traded products

    Passive emerging market debt funds are attracting as much interest as active funds in the asset class, according to new figures from BlackRock, as the sector saw its highest monthly ETP inflows on record last month.

  • ima figures reveal missed equity entry point

    ima figures reveal missed equity entry point

    They say when retail investor trends start to turn, it is too late to join the party. So in trying to make asset allocation calls looking forward, should professional investors avoid equities?

  • Hermes rolls out emerging Asia fund

    Hermes rolls out emerging Asia fund

    Hermes Fund Managers has launched Emerging Asia Ucits fund, a contrarian, value-based, high-conviction equity strategy with a focus on China, Korea, Taiwan and India.

  • pa analysis asian glass is more than half full

    pa analysis asian glass is more than half full

    There are many news providers that are quick to see the negative in a story when more detailed analysis highlights the positives. China's "stalling" economy is one great example…

  • Equity funds roar back in favour

    Equity funds roar back in favour

    Sales of equity funds have overtaken fixed income vehicles for the first time in a year, according to latest stats from the IMA.

  • Benefits to be had from climate change imbalance

    Benefits to be had from climate change imbalance

    Tim Cockerill names his standout fund picks to take advantage of what he hopes will be a renewed emphasis of governments to tackle climate change.

  • why the vix is low but volatility remains high

    why the vix is low but volatility remains high

    The most trusted measure of volatility, the Vix also known as the ‘fear index’ fell to a five-year low this summer. Most commentators predict a more turbulent end to the year, but investors can take steps to protect against volatile markets.

  • bespoke is not always best

    bespoke is not always best

    Whitechurch Securities' Gavin Haynes explains why running a bespoke service does not benefit your business or, for that matter, your clients.

  • JPM trust slumps in tough market for small caps

    JPM trust slumps in tough market for small caps

    JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust underperformed (-7.5%) versus its benchmark (-6.2%) in the year to 31 July, despite two of its largest positions being taken over.