Investment
Asia ex-Japan equities bloom but volatility lurks
Asian equities have enjoyed a good rally in the third quarter of this year, with a strong performance from technology stocks, but volatility is likely to remain, says Lena Tsymbaluk, research analyst at Morningstar
Investment | 28 Oct 16
EEA ‘death bonds’ investors finally receive £49m payout
Investors in the ill-fated EEA Life Settlements Fund received a $49m (£39.6m, €59.8m) payout in October for their shares in the so-called ‘death bonds’.
Alternatives | 28 Oct 16
Wine fund scores 32% growth in four years
A Malta-listed fund, which invests mainly in fine French wines and top class Scottish whisky, said it has generated a cumulative net return of 32.2% since its inception four years ago.
Investment | 27 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: What if it is not as bad as we think?
There is a lot to worry about. From Aleppo to Zuma, geopolitical risk in all its forms dominates global headlines.
Alternatives | 27 Oct 16
The case for investing in fine wine and classic cars
With investors facing increasingly poor returns from traditional investments, the case for putting your money in alternative investments such as wine, classic cars, stamps and whisky is getting stronger, says Adam Benskin, executive director at international IFA firm Strabens Hall.