Investment
Multi Asset | 16 Dec 16
Analysis: The absolute return conundrum
There is a long line of asset managers rolling out funds aimed to “balance” and “diversify” returns, but is the multi-asset universe about to be turned on its head?
Robeco expands Conservative range with multi-asset launch
Robeco has extended its UK offering with the QI Conservative Multi Asset Fund, targeting “balanced returns combined with the volatility profile of defensive portfolios”.
Wealthy Singaporeans favour cash compared to HK counterparts
High net-worth individuals (HNW) in Singapore hold greater amounts of cash and deposits compared to their Hong Kong counterparts, according to Ivan Han, a Singapore-based senior analyst at Cerulli Associates.
Commodities | 16 Dec 16
Natural resources investments begin to blossom
After five consecutive years of material negative returns, commodity-related investments have enjoyed a strong rally so far this year, outperforming the broader equity and fixed income markets.
ANALYSIS: Out-of-step Alliance Trust divides analysts with review
Rumblings of restructure have been ongoing at Alliance Trust for many years. But those looking for seismic shifts from the investment trust’s much anticipated strategic review, are liable to have been disappointed on Thursday.

