Investment
Alternatives | 21 Mar 16
Contrarian funds the top performers in 2016 – FundCalibre
Contrarian investments have been the best performing funds since the start of the year, according to research firm FundCalibre.
Fixed Income | 21 Mar 16
ANALYSIS: Are high yield’s new fans clutching at straws?
Money has poured into high yield bond funds at a rare pace over the past month but is this a sound move based on merit, or a case of return-starved investors clutching at straws?
Emerging Markets | 21 Mar 16
Don’t expect a China-led commodities rebound – GAM
China’s lower infrastructure spending is expected to slow long-term demand for commodities, according to GAM.
Investment | 21 Mar 16
Investors trust the media more than robo-advice, survey finds
More investors trust the media on investment than robo-advice services despite the rising numbers of start-ups and established companies entering the online space, according to Legg Mason’s 2016 Global Investment Study.
Macro Views | 18 Mar 16
Poor market performance biggest fear for UK IFAs
Nearly two thirds of advisers in the UK fear that poor market performance is the biggest hurdle they will face this year, according to a poll conducted by investment platform Cofunds.