03/23/2021
Why Luxembourg for Asian Investment Managers?
Luxembourg’s fund vehicles offer several viable alternatives for the types of structure traditionally used by Asian investment managers.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/23/2021
FCA warns that younger investors are taking on big financial risks
The research found that for many investors, emotions and feelings such as enjoying the thrill of investing, and social factors like the status that comes from a sense of ownership in the companies they invest in, were key reasons behind their decisions to
03/23/2021
WEEKWATCH by St. James's Place
Forecasters are predicting that higher inflation will return once the economy begins to reopen, raising the prospect of higher interest rates.
03/23/2021
Despite the sell off, bonds still have a lot to commend them by CJ Cowan, Quilter Investors
Recent weeks have seen bond yields jump back up to levels not seen since prior to the Covid pandemic
03/23/2021
Unexplained wealth orders have not been a complete damp squib
The legal requirements which need to be satisfied before a UWO can be obtained are not straight-forward
03/23/2021
What Keeps Risk Teams Awake at Night? by MAN Institute
If there is anything that keeps our risk teams awake in the middle of the night, it is self-reinforcing events. Could the increase in US Treasury yields be one such event?
03/23/2021
Tax day a damp squib, with no proposals to change rates or reliefs
Instead the Treasury have focused on ‘behind the scenes’ changes to improve the administration of the tax system and to build a modern tax system.
03/22/2021
The Wealth Mosaic has released its first US Wealth Technology Landscape Report
The report is based on The Wealth Mosaic’s fast-growing website and will be updated and released annually.
03/19/2021
Inflation not the enemy yet as market looks at most attractive since 2015
This has seen some abrupt market movements, however, Chorley believes this fear of inflation has been misplaced and has not been the one driving markets in recent weeks.
03/19/2021
From regulator to firm to consumer: a virtuous chain of events
The ability to share best practice and exchange ideas and experience is a crucial part of making progress on diversity and inclusion (D&I) at an individual firm level and at a collective sector level.
03/19/2021
The Future of the Securities Lending Market: Advancing the Digital Debate
This latest paper, which includes contributions from stakeholder firms across the securities lending market
03/19/2021
Global Money Week and Debt Awareness Week are a stark reminder of the importance of FinEd
Debt is a substantial problem and the best way to equip people is to ensure that young people, from an early age, are financially aware.
03/19/2021
MPS Investment Committee: Ben Gutteridge, Invesco
Ben Gutteridge, director of MPS at Invesco tells us why retail model portfolios are not the place to answer the growth vs value debate
03/19/2021
Why UK hospitality could be going local
The change in consumer spending habits could mark a radically different future for the hospitality sector.
03/19/2021
Scottish Mortgage shouldn't suffer from Anderson's retirement given Baillie Gifford's track record
Baillie Gifford have clearly been hugely successful across a number of regional products
03/18/2021
Children of the Revolution by Tim Price
Our preferred comparison, as things currently stand, is with the 1970s, with the economic fallout from the oil crisis
03/18/2021
UK office workers would give up promotions, benefits and pay increases to work from home
Buying lunch was also a big cost saved on for 21%, with office attire (20%) and money spent on work social requirements (6%) also ranking high.
03/18/2021
Britons do not trust financial advisers
Over half (57%) of UK adults say they do not trust financial advisers, according to a new survey.
03/17/2021
Three ways the investment world has changed
Speaking at the annual Schroders Investment Symposium1, Parbrook discussed three ways in which the investment world has changed and how investors can best prepare for the shifts.
03/17/2021
Polish boardroom perspectives on risk
80% of those surveyed predict an increased risk of sanctions and economic restrictions