Analysis

Technology | analysis 12 Nov 15

Robots have long exerted a fascination for movie-makers, but a new report from Merrill Lynch suggests that investors should be paying just as much attention.

Investment | analysis 11 Nov 15

Whenever a high profile fund manager leaves a group, it prompts considerable hand-wringing among investors about whether they should remain invested in their funds.

Investment | analysis 4 Nov 15

ETF Securities has reported a three-fold increase in ‘retail’ investors looking to hedge their currency exposure since the start of the year.

Platforms | analysis 2 Nov 15

While some have been keen to pronounce platforms to be ‘dead’ providers do not seem willing to throw in the towel and have launched a counter-attack.

Investment | analysis 22 Oct 15

The rising tide of regulation and ever increased scrutiny on fees has meant that scale is ever more important for wealth managers.