WPP urged to address keyman risk over Sorrell
WPP is facing shareholder pressure to offer a succession plan following the “inevitable” retirement of CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.
WPP is facing shareholder pressure to offer a succession plan following the “inevitable” retirement of CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.
Markets could turn volatile this summer as one of the biggest multi-asset investing teams in the City warned its forecasting models were indicating possible trouble ahead.
Non-existent wage growth and rising inflation could put the Bank of England off any rate hikes in 2017 as the economy tightens.
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) increased its funds under management to £100bn by the end of 2016, a new record for the firm.
Gilt markets were unfazed by Wednesday’s Budget announcements with the chancellor merely “tinkering” without hitting expectations, according to RLAM.
A lack of new issuance in the UK corporate bond market could mean it struggles to keep up with a growing demand for the asset class, according to Royal London credit fund manager Shalin Shah.
The first US nonfarm payroll data since Donald Trump’s inauguration has made the Federal Reserve’s next rate moves harder to calculate, leaving investment professionals split on the US economy’s inflation trajectory.
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) have poached three of Waverton’s top managers to lead a newly-created global equities team, it revealed on Tuesday.
A strong regional presence is a key part of Royal London Investment Management’s wholesale growth plans, says Phil Reid.
In the year to 30 September 2016, RLAM reported an increase in net new inflows from £2.5bn to £4.8bn.
The sell-off over concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise rates on 21 September could develop into a good buying opportunity if economic growth persists, according to Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset at Royal London Asset Management.
The publication of a report into working practices at retailer Sports Direct has not been enough to fully appease shareholders, with Royal London Asset Management urging further steps.