Real GDP growth for the Eurozone softened in the third quarter but not by enough to mean a further expansion of monetary easing is appropriate, according to senior European economist at Schroders Azad Zangana.
Schroders has weathered market volatility, seeing assets under management rise to £294.8bn at the end of September, compared to £276.2bn a year ago.
An upbeat Fed has caught markets by surprise, reinforcing the high probability of a rate hike in December, according to commentators.
Schroders has hired Esther Nass-Fetzmann into its multi-asset investments and portfolio solutions business.
John Husselbee, head of multi-asset at Liontrust, weighs up nine absolute return strategies.
With two of the UK’s largest fund groups reportedly looking to end their ties with the Investment Association, have the first seeds been sown on an industry revolution?
M&G Investments and Schroders are poised to leave the Investment Association after opting not to renew their memberships with the industry body.
Old Mutual Global Investors has added to its Asian equities roster with the recruitment of an investment director.
With both bond and equity markets feeling the summer heat, property remains a popular investment alternative – but is it really a safe haven?
The demise of the convertible bond market has long been foretold but it continues to persevere and, for the team at NN Investment Partners, the options it provides are perfectly suited to the current environment.
Striking workers, royal babies, a Tory majority, lefty Labour, tensions with Russia, the unexplained popularity of U2… today’s parallels with the mid-1980s are striking.
Europe has made a comeback as investors’ equity market of choice this year, says Axa Investment Managers’ head of investing Adrian Lowcock, but selecting the right blend of funds can present a challenge.
