2013 modest growth wont lift all boats
In 2012, central banks have been successful in alleviating the market-driven crisis in the funding structure of a range of heavily-indebted European nations.
Profiles & Comment
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why 2013 will be like a chekhov play
It is that time of the year for crystal ball gazing and I find myself looking ahead to 2013 with a similar feeling to the one I get before going to see an Anton Chekhov play at the theatre. You know it will be bleak and some of the players won’t make it to the…
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despite cricketing problems India offer 2013
Jonathan Schiessl describes India's stock market as one of the best performers of this year, and looks ahead to 2013 to see if it can put the disappointment of a Test series defeat to England behind it.
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nothing short of growth
As interest rates remain low, shortening duration is a popular call though care has to be taken about when and what to invest in to make the best of what will probably be a medium-term position.
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building confidence
The problems of gearing in listed and closed-ended property funds are well known, but new funds and structures can offer robust alternatives to the more traditional property funds.
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solid tactics for a liquid list
JLT has been building its name in the discretionary space for the past two years, with its CIO Darryn Lake on a mission to get only the “best of the best” on its fund buy list.
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advisers look to emerging market debt and equities
According to Barings' latest research, advisers are looking to up their exposure to emerging markets through both equity and fixed income allocations.
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a letter from america
On a recent trip to the US, I met with more than 30 hedge fund managers, mostly operating in equity markets, and came away with a constructive view of where we are in the US recovery cycle.
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trading places
A year into his role, Kleinwort Benson’s chief investment officer outlines his philosophies, including why gauging valuation and being contrarian is key to getting the most from the asset class mix.
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dont be the only scrooge left standing
It was the night before Christmas; a solitary figure shuffled through the fast emptying streets around the Bank of England. The Christmas parties were coming to a close…
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tip for investors benefit sideways markets 2013
Research from Ian Lowes shows advisers have taken advantage of a range of differently structured products to benefit from flat markets, a trend he expects to coninue into next year.
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the worry about growing risk aversion
It is clear that consumer aversion to risk is gaining ground, which is having an impact on their investment growth potential.
