Best Practice | 16 Sep 16
IA Tech Roundup: Stop talking in future tense
Much has been written about the disruptive impact technology has and is liable to continue to have on the financial services sector but the point, however, is to take some action.
Phoenix in ‘advanced’ talks to buy Abbey Life for £800m
Closed book pension provider Phoenix Group has confirmed it is in “advanced” talks with Deutsche Bank about the acquisition of life company Abbey Life.
Investment | 15 Sep 16
Why Asia is now more immune to slowdowns elsewhere
The slowdown in China is making returns on investments in Asia more appealing, says Jupiter Asset Management’s Jason Pidcock, who has seen the rise in demand across the region make it more immune to issues in other parts of the world.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Sep 16
November cut on the cards after BoE holds rates
Economists expect another rate cut will materialise in November after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to hold rates at 0.25% on Thursday.
Investment | 15 Sep 16
Second Round Effects: Are we heading for a thematic revival?
Like everything else in the financial world the popularity of investment styles moves in cycles and, it would seem, like 90s fashion, thematic investment is seeing something of a revival.