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Investec and Morgan Stanley change ‘unfair’ structured product terms
Two structured product providers have agreed to change the terms on some of their products after the FSA deemed them to be “unfair”.
Treasury report: Independent Scotland could see advisers' regulatory costs soar
Treasury warns if Scotland is to break away from the rest of the UK it would need a separate financial services regulator.
Fidelity to restructure adviser sales team
Company says move has been triggered by the RDR and will see some roles scrapped.
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Celebrities and footballers ‘victims of £125m film investment tax fraud’
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Cazenove shareholders approve £424m acquisition by Schroders
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PIMS: DFM not available for clients with less than £250k
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PIMS: Half a million people on advised platforms have seen no portfolio changes
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MPs back Arch cru legal battle
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Cameron hints at RBS sale ahead of election
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Skandia platform inflows drop 10%
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F&C reports £1.5bn net outflow for Q1
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First State to soft-close £4bn Global Emerging Markets Leaders fund
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Rathbone sees unit trust AUM rise 11%
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Jobs at risk as Alliance Trust Investments announces fund closures
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BoE's economic forecast predicts better growth and lower inflation
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Bond managers clash on surging hybrid debt market
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UK investors plan to pour more money into markets, Schroders finds
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Government launches consultation on transferring CTFs to Jisas
Analysis
Is the US entering a golden era?
The world’s largest economy appears to have turned a corner as a wave of positive data from the US is arguably illustrating an improved recovery.
Ireland – can the Celtic tiger roar again?
Signs of a continued recovery in Ireland may be creating some opportunities in equity markets.
Danby Bloch: The link between investment risk and timescale
TaxBriefs editorial director Danby Bloch looks at how extending the timescale for an investment affects its performance.
Martin Churchill: Generalist VCTs back in fashion
Generalist VCTs proved more popular with investors in 2012/13.
Fund Focus: IMA reforms of absolute return funds should provide clarity
In recent years, the absolute returns sector has come in for sustained criticism from investors and intermediaries over the way the funds have been marketed.
Sector Focus: Manager views
The absolute return sector covers many strategies and investment approaches. Andrew Ford of Standard Life outlines how its GARS fund is positioned in the current economic environment while Ian Winship of BlackRock looks specifically at the outlook for fixed income.
Chris Gilchrist: Keep it simple
To get better consumer outcomes we need to stop assuming that consumers act in a rational way.
Chris Gilchrist: In praise of Vanguard's mutual ownership
Vanguard’s mutual ownership structure has enabled it to offer its US investors low AMCs.
Brian Tora: Junk and disorderly
Falling junk bond yields are the surest sign yet of a bubble in the credit market.
Mark Dampier: Safe as houses? Not always
Residential property can appear an attractive investment but even with yields around 6%, buy-to-let is not as good as it looks
Mark Dampier: Gold has not lost its lustre for Troy Trojan
Sebastian Lyon’s Troy Trojan fund has lagged the markets due to its cautious approach but his lack of equity exposure should help deal with short-term economic difficulties.
Brian Tora: Time for governments to ditch austerity
Japan’s progress will be following with interest by the economies of the West but the UK and the ECB are already starting to introduce inflationary measures.
Brian Tora: Passive vs active debate is increasingly complex
The evolution of investment fund design has made the decision of whether to use active of passive funds and increasingly complex decision.
