Regions
European risk and the spectre of a post-Brexit domino effect
Smith & Williamson’s Philip Lawlor talks about how GDP, QE and Brexit have raised the risk profile of Europe and the spectre of a domino effect.
Alternatives | 19 Oct 16
Why is there a lack of good alternative Ucits funds?
Returns from alternative Ucits funds have been disappointing over the past couple of years. But perhaps fund selectors have to blame themselves for this.
South Africa’s Inkunzi launches new robo-adviser app
South Africa’s Inkunzi Wealth Group (IWGSA) has launched a robo-advice tool aimed at the country’s professionals.
China: a challenging but compelling investment case
China’s consumption story is expanding quickly, creating some of the most appealing investment cases currently available to investors, particularly as markets are yet to fully price in the pace of urbanisation in the country, says UBP’s Peng Yao.
Emerging Markets | 19 Oct 16
IMF forecasts economic slowdown in Gulf region this year.
Economic activity across the six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is expected to slow sharply this year, according to the latest regional economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).