second time round tough political leaders
A number of political leaders are in their second stint of power with others hoping to join them so Patrick Schotanus examines whether the pressures they saw first time around are abating or still a-biting.
Profiles & Comment
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europe evolution in ETP structure
Exchange-traded products now hold more than $2trn in AUM with product and structural changes largely driven from the more mature US market. The pace of that change, argues Hector McNeill, is about to quicken up and be led instead by Europe.
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structured product strategies protect correction
Ian Lowes, founder of StructuredProductReview.com, explains the attraction of defensive plans even in the face of a bullish market.
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corruption berlusconi to hamper austerity progress
Mario Draghi may have saved the euro back in July but Derry Pickford argues that a sense of crisis still pervades European politics.
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two points of view gold
As risk moves on and off the investor menu, gold is often a major benefactor or loser respectively. To combat this should you invest in a small but agile fund or a giant with long term attractive returns?
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there is no alternative
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is at our doorstep but uncertainty and misperceptions about the initiative are still in abundance. With an application to the industry as of July 2013, it is crucial not to delay preparations.
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timing it right
While there are still risks and restructures to come, some fund managers are turning back to banks to bolster long-term returns, although wealth managers are divided about the best time for such a move.
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asia real estate
Investors are already looking to Asia Pacific ex Japan for new sources of income as Daniel McDonald argues real estate investors should do exactly the same.
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credence end of year ftse predictions January
Should we believe the many who think the FTSE will end the year above 6,000 or the few who honestly answer in Janaury that they haven't got a clue?
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credence end of year ftse predictions January
Should we believe the many who think the FTSE will end the year above 6,000 or the few who honestly answer in Janaury that they haven't got a clue?
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mlwm emerging markets european equities high beta
Johan Jooste explains how he marries his short-term, high beta investment views over the short term with the longer-term pitfalls he sees in certain fixed income markets.
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promoting the emotions
Last week Rowan Dartington won three awards at Portfolio Adviser's inaugural Wealth Manager Awards. We got CEO Graham Coxell to explain how he turned around the fortunes of the group…
