ANALYSIS: Why a world of low-returns is here to stay

Is 5% all an investor can hope for in returns over the next 10 years? With both investment managers and the regulator singing from the same hymn sheet, it appears this may well be the case.

Investment | analysis 4 Sep 17

Analysis: Why cash ISAs have lost their shine

Cash Isas are on the wane while the amount of money pumped into stocks and shares Isas is growing, but why is this and who is responsible?

Investment | analysis 4 Sep 17

Finding some balance in the active vs passive debate

Passive investments have become a more popular recommendation for advisers and portfolio managers in recent years. But are passives always the best option for investors, or is active management a better approach?

Fixed Income | analysis 1 Sep 17

Is now the time to be flocking into bonds?

Investors’ love affair with bond funds shows no signs of abating, with recent statistics from FundsNetwork showing the Sterling Corporate Bond sector was the most purchased peer group in July.

Investment | analysis 31 Aug 17

Analysis: Are FANG stocks as safe as they seem?

Despite their hefty price tag, the FANG stocks and Apple have had remarkable staying power, surviving a sell-off and reaching record share price highs. But has the relative safety of the tech giants come to an end?

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