Analysis
Equities | analysis 21 Jul 17
Positivity meets uncertainty in a global equities dilemma
Despite positive economic indicators, uncertainty over US interest rates, political risk and high valuations are casting shade on global equities, says Rory McPherson, head of investment strategy at Psigma.
Companies | analysis 21 Jul 17
UK platform inquiry a ‘red herring’ says Novia CEO Vasilieff
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) inquiry into online platforms risks focusing on the wrong issues and could fail to yield a good result for clients, according to industry expert and Novia chief executive Bill Vasilieff.
Macro Views | analysis 19 Jul 17
ANALYSIS: Time for active funds to adapt or die
The active funds industry must shrink, cut prices, better-align itself with investors and differentiate if it wants to compete against a passive onslaught, according to a report by Morningstar.
Macro Views | analysis 18 Jul 17
ANALYSIS: The Bank of England’s inflation conundrum
Hot on the heels of the US, the UK has reported weaker than expected inflation data and like its opposite number on the other side of the pond, the Bank of England is now faced with a quandary over rate rises.
Property | analysis 18 Jul 17
Property back in the black, but have lessons been learnt?
Some 12 months on from the carnage open-ended property funds experienced in the wake of the Brexit vote, investors seem to be returning to the sector once more.