Investment
Investment | 3 Jul 17
ANALYSIS: Income investors on alert as dividend cover plummets
UK income investors are on high alert after research revealed that dividend cover for companies listed in the FTSE 350 has fallen 18% in the past year, hitting its lowest level for seven years.
UK fund managers fear dud deal on Brexit
Most UK fund managers fear the government has no idea what the asset management industry needs from Brexit to secure a good deal, according to research by consultancy MJ Hudson.
Alternatives | 3 Jul 17
Still life in alternatives despite bubble fears, says Kames
Alternative investments from aircraft leasing to renewable energy are still an attractive option for multi-asset funds, despite fears the asset class is approaching bubble territory, says Kames Capital’s senior multi-asset investment specialist, Nick Edwardson.
China opens $9trn bond market to foreign investors
Foreign investors are now able to buy and sell Chinese bonds via Hong Kong after the country’s central bank approved its Bond Connect scheme, but no date has been set to allow investors in China to invest in foreign bonds.
Finding value in the Australian equity market
For a contrarian manager there is value in sectors facing cyclical headwinds in Australia like energy, oil and gas firms and materials companies, says Werner du Preez, national distribution manager at Allan Gray Australia