United Kingdom | 10 Oct 13

The Axa Group has committed its member insurance companies to “better integrating environmental, social and governance criteria” into their investment decisions.

Industry | 10 Oct 13

The past 13 years may be best remembered by many for their negative real returns on equities, a global financial crisis, and the collapse of various regional and national housing bubbles. But the latest report by Credit Suisse's Research Institute finds that global wealth has in fact more than doubled since 2000, reaching a new all-time high of $241trn, helped by "strong economic growth and rising population levels in emerging nations".

Products | 9 Oct 13

Lyxor has launched an ETF offering exposure to China A Shares, while revealing steps to “complete” its range with frontier market trackers to be introduced next year.

United Kingdom | 9 Oct 13

The implementation of the Retail Distribution Review in the UK has had no impact on whether or not consumers are willing to pay for advice, according to a new report.

Products | 9 Oct 13

A negative correlation with US Treasuries and the less-than-perfect correlation between global and emerging market equities, means global property can be a useful addition to an investment portfolio from a diversification perspective.