September’s top-performing funds: UK markets strengthen off the back of bank and energy sectors
India and energy funds hold strong while infrastructure struggles
India and energy funds hold strong while infrastructure struggles
Using FE data, Portfolio Adviser shines a spotlight on the UK equity funds delivering the strongest, most reliable returns over the long term
But sustainability headache looms for asset managers as the oil & gas giant waters down renewable energy promises
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 6 February
The Ukraine crisis looks to have exposed the naivety of energy policy across the globe but could a more robust, better-considered approach now take its place?
‘The financial side is painful but pales into insignificance given the humanitarian cost’
Bosses at the oil giant say they would have little control over the emissions of their customers
Climate change has landed oil majors offside with a number of investors representing $10.4trn worth of assets ahead of their annual general meetings (AGMs) over the next couple of weeks.
After slipping last week to a low-point of 7,447, the FTSE 100 has risen again, driven by a flurry of strong third quarter updates.
Taylor Wimpey and BP impressed markets today with their interim results, but sector headwinds and cashflow concerns still remain.
Last week’s oil price slump has analysts rattled, with experts questioning the recent gains in the commodity’s prices.
The FTSE 100 smashed the 7,270 mark on Thursday morning after Shell reported earnings growth and HSBC’s profits beat analyst expectations.