Asia sees the light on ESG
Fund managers say those Asian businesses forging ahead on sustainable investing are largely self-motivated rather than responding to governmental initiatives
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Small caps: Size of the matter
When the largest company in the bottom 10% of the small-cap sector has a market capitalisation of £1.7bn, are smaller companies getting too big for their boots?
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Small caps: UK bucks the borrowing trend
While government debt is on the rise around the globe, UK households seem to be heading in the opposite direction
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Generation next with Charlotte Cuthbertson: ‘Have faith in your convictions’
Co-manager of Migo Opportunities Trust explains why she would like to see investment trusts play a bigger role in portfolios and how important it is to be yourself
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Cyber Monday: Seven industry experts talk tech as sector extends dominance
The industries and names expected to shine in 2025 and beyond
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Generation next with Close Brothers AM’s Francesca Bartholdi: A big hitter
Prior to a career in wealth management, Bartholdi pursued her love for tennis and ended up managing the players’ area at Wimbledon
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MPS: Smaller-value clients face restricted access
Reluctance of platforms to allow for fractional trading means the inclusion of ETFs and trusts within model portfolio services is being constrained
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Japanese small caps: Too many cooks
Japan has twice as many listed companies as the world’s largest equity market, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange is determined to cull the dead wood
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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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Macro matters: India’s tax glitch
Despite offering exciting opportunities, foreign investors may not be aware that a percentage of their return is subject to local capital gains tax
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Investment trusts: Growth story in Japan
The cyclical leaders that dominate Japan’s equity market and drove its recent rally could recede as growth stocks take centre stage once more
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Wealth manager Q&A with Nji Lorimer: The human touch
Place clients’ needs at the heart of every decision, explains SG Kleinwort Hambros’ head of UK domestic wealth planning, and everything else will fall into place