Wealth manager Q&A with Dr Sarah Ruggins: Diversification discipline
Dr Sarah Ruggins, head of investment specialists at St. James’s Place, on cognitive diversity, financial inclusion and the avoidance of group-think
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St. James’s Place to exit property market after 20 years
Decision to shutter its property funds follows a ‘challenging period’ for the sector as a whole
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Four views: Is it time to buy European equities?
Portfolio Adviser asks four experts if European equities are bouncing back considering the headwinds the region faces
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US CPI rises to 2.6% for October
Industry commentators react to US CPI reading following presidential election
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‘Inflationary’ and ‘volatile’ or ‘good for growth’?: Trump declares victory in 2024 US election
Trump wins US election, paving the way for high tariffs and tax cuts that could prove volatile
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St. James’s Place: Steady net inflows lead to record funds under management
Gross flows for Q3 came in at £4.4bn, 20% higher than over the same period last year
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by half a percentage point
Industry commentators weigh in on Fed’s 50 bps decision
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Look, but don’t touch: Do investment apps encourage money movement?
SJP’s Wiggins: ‘Much like we might limit our child’s screen time, most investors should do the same with their investment apps’
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St. James’s Place begins £32.9m share buyback programme
St. James’s Place buybacks to complete by end of year
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Spot the Dog: Number of underperforming equity funds falls to 137
Strategies underexposed to tech and energy feature prominently in the bi-annual report
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St. James’s Place hires Aviva Investors’ Andy Ford as responsible investment head
Ford has more than 20 years of investment experience
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St. James’s Place discusses ‘future strategic focus’ in H1 results
Plans for cost base reduction aim to reach full run-rate savings of £100m by 2027