Small caps buck trend in Hargreaves popularity list
UK small cap funds have bucked the trend and remained a popular choice for investors in 2017 as the wider market for UK-focused funds struggled, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.
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Active to shine on banks’ policy divergence
Investors will be forced to think more carefully about asset allocation in 2018 as divergence in central banks’ monetary policies takes centre stage, according to fund groups.
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Standard Life fails to stem £23bn outflows
Standard Life has failed to shake off the plague of severe outflows even after its merger with Aberdeen Asset Management earlier this year its latest results have revealed.
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Managing clients’ fear of missing out on bitcoin
As Bitcoin surges to new heights, how can advisers manage enthusiastic clients’ fear of missing out (Fomo)?
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ETF maker says market to triple, active funds ‘legacy’ product
Exchange traded fund (ETF) assets are set to triple within the next decade and their market share could be north of 35% within five-to-10 years, according to European product builder HANetf.
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Unexpected Mifid costs hit profits at WH Ireland
Unexpected costs in implementing Mifid II changes have hit profits at WH Ireland over the past year despite revenue improving, the firm said on Friday.
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AJ Bell AUA up 25%
AJ Bell has reported its assets under administration (AUA) have increased 25% to £39.8bn, up from £31.8bn in 2016.
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Japanese and European smaller company trusts shine in 2017
Japanese and European smaller company investment trusts top the rankings when it comes to year-to-date returns, with both AIC sectors delivering returns north of 40%.
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Advising British Steel pension transfers too risky, says SJP
Continuing to provide defined benefit pension transfer advice to members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) could put St James’s Place “outside its risk appetite”, the firm said.
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Sports Direct posts 67% lower profits; mixed bag for Woodford picks
Thursday was a day of dramatic share price swings as Sports Direct’s profits more than halved and markets digested big announcements from two Neil Woodford-backed firms.
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Fed and China raise interest rates as BoE holds firm
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25% in its third hike of 2017, while the Bank of England has stood firm and held UK rates at 0.5%.
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First FCA market abuse fine hits £70,000
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped a £70,000 fine on an Aim investment company for failing to disclose inside information, the first such ruling since market abuse regulations came into force in 2016.
