Investment
What is the problem with offshore investments?
Another day, another major leak of sensitive data that reveals even the British Queen has her fingers in some offshore-pies. But with everything legal and above board, are we at risk of sensationalising something that is pretty average?
Old Mutual Global Investors on precious metal and Coco investing
Gerard Clancy, head of sales, south-east Asia at Old Mutual Global Investors, talks to International Adviser about making gold and silver a core investment strategy.
How are advisers using ETFs and index mutual funds?
This was the question posed by KPMG researchers for Blackrock who asked 130 UK financial advisers, wealth managers and private bankers responsible for £4.5 trillion of client assets.
Alternatives | 6 Nov 17
Bitcoins – passing fad or new era of investment?
Bitcoins have attracted a tremendous amount of noise this year and are now firmly in the mainstream. But are cryptocurrencies a passing fad? Or should investors be paying attention?
European investors expect 8.7% return
European investors expect to generate an average annual 8.7% return on their investments over the next five years, according to the Schroders Global Investor Study. Investors in the rest of the world expect even higher returns. Is irrational exuberance kicking in?