Investment
Fixed Income | 4 Sep 17
Star of TV’s Grand Designs adds IFA bond to Platform One
High net worth individuals will be able to invest in a house building bond launched by Kevin McCloud, the creator and star of architecture programme Grand Designs, via Platform One but only through their financial advisers.
Alternatives | 4 Sep 17
Fecif calls for harmonisation of EU product distribution rules
The legislative barriers restricting the cross-border distribution of funds across Europe have to be removed and replaced with harmonised rules at EU level, the European Federation of Financial Intermediaries and Financial Advisers (Fecif) says.
Macro Views | 4 Sep 17
‘Harvey damage will force Fed to hold rates’
The damage caused by hurricane Harvey will dampen US GDP growth to an extent that will force the Fed to forget about hiking rates further this year, it has been claimed.
Investment | 4 Sep 17
Analysis: Why cash ISAs have lost their shine
Cash Isas are on the wane while the amount of money pumped into stocks and shares Isas is growing, but why is this and who is responsible?
Investment | 4 Sep 17
Finding some balance in the active vs passive debate
Passive investments have become a more popular recommendation for advisers and portfolio managers in recent years. But are passives always the best option for investors, or is active management a better approach?