Investment
Alternatives | 2 Jan 18
Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year
The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069 €11,346) on Tuesday.
Mifid II to boost Europe’s passive funds over active funds
Europe’s passive funds will be given a boost in 2018 at the expense of active funds thanks to Mifid II’s drive for transparency on costs, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Leading industry authority warns Priips rules misleading
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) is urging regulators to work with the industry to rectify “serious issues” in new rules, due to come in to force in January 2018, that are designed to enhance investors’ understanding of retail investment products.
Emerging Markets | 22 Dec 17
Four managers on emerging markets in 2018
Emerging market equities have been a popular topic of discussion when looking ahead to 2018, but is this where investors are headed? Four fund managers outline reasons to remain positive in the emerging and frontier regions next year.
Investment | 22 Dec 17
When is the best time to buy and sell?
Schroders’ Stuart Podmore gives the lowdown on the psychology behind emotion-driven investor behaviour.