Tax & Regulation | 9 May 17
UK’s RDR has failed to bring advice to the masses
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) regulations, which banned commission and introduced a fee-based model for advisers, has failed to improve the accessibility of financial advice, according to industry stalwart Peter Mann.
Markets ‘march on’ and euro gains on dollar after Macron win
Financial markets were placated by Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election, as the euro soared against the greenback.
Commodities | 2 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is now the time to go overweight oil majors?
The first quarter has proved lucrative for the gargantuan oil companies of Exxon, Chevron and BP. But are their fortunes purely macro-driven or are there other reasons for investors to reconsider the sector?
Aberdeen outflow respite down to currency moves
Aberdeen Asset Management has said its outflows slowed in the second quarter to £2.5bn ($3.2bn, €3bn), but analysts said they doubt this reflects a true change in client sentiment.
Investment | 28 Apr 17
US growth drops to weakest in three years
US real GDP increased at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, the slowest pace since the first quarter of 2014.