Investment
Investment | 27 Jul 17
Ten need-to-know trusts for investors
Hits on the AIC website have soared in recent months, but which investment trusts have been peaking investor interest so far this year?
US equities soar on Fed’s dovish sentiment
The US equity market hit new highs, but bond yields are expected to fall after the US Federal Reserve voted to keep rates on hold at its latest meeting.
China remains a hotbed for Ponzi schemes despite crackdowns
Ponzi schemes remain rife in China because of financial naivety and a collective desire for unfeasibly high returns, an academic at the Renmin University of China in Beijing has said.
Macro Views | 25 Jul 17
Is the IMF’s UK revision a red flag for investors?
The International Monetary Fund’s decision to downgrade the UK’s growth forecast for 2017 was likely a wake-up call for some investors. But is it a signal of more dire times ahead? Or just another year of mediocre growth?
Best Practice | 25 Jul 17
Is your DFM offering value for money?
Investors can assess whether a DFM offers value for money by unbundling the DFM’s service into admin costs, market access costs and applied research, and allocating a “reasonable cost to each”, a consultancy claims.