Investment | 17 Mar 17
Too late for actives as passive ‘genie’ escapes bottle for good
Passive momentum is unlikely to slow even if active management performance improves, says Cantor Fitzgerald director of equity research financials Keith Baird.
Investment | 9 Mar 17
What future for life companies in asset management?
Given the mixed fortunes of life companies, can they handle the tough balancing act of asset management?
Economy’s resilience to ‘power’ US equities, says Kames
A surprise rise in US business and consumer confidence during February has convinced Kames Capital’s multi-asset head to conclude that US equities have farther to climb.
UBS targets mass affluent market with new wealth platform
Swiss banking giant UBS has rolled out a new digital platform in the UK targeting a broader pool of investors.
Risks rising in UK equity income sector, says Neptune
UK equity income managers are corrupting what is supposed to be a “safe sector” by taking too much dividend and capital risk, according to Neptune Investment Management chief executive Robin Geffen.