Equity markets globally currently remain vulnerable to sharp shifts in sentiment caused by either unexpected or unwelcome outcomes in key upcoming political events (the US and German elections, Brexit and the Italian referendum). These top-down influences,...
Many commentators have suggested the UK’s exit from the European Union will trigger a domino effect, leading to its eventual break-up. Neptune Head of European Equities Rob Burnett discusses the likelihood of...
James Foster, manager of the Artemis Monthly Distribution Fund, discusses the delicate balance between too much yield (and attendant risk) and too little. Click here to read article
Amid stuttering growth and political uncertainty, we look for companies that should thrive regardless, Mark Page, manager of Artemis European Opportunities Fund, tells Ross Leckie. Clear here to read article
HR departments are being encouraged to save employees an average of £300 a year by adopting utility switching services from Mercer Harmonise. Entering territory typically dominated by price comparison sites and personal...
Not-for-profit financial services connectivity body Origo says it will speed up DB to DC transfers by facilitating transfers through its Options Transfers service. Origo says the business procedure that pension providers and...
Prudential is launching a new pension account that facilitates saving and withdrawing from a pension without having to cash in or cancel the whole account. Called Retirement Account, the product is designed...
Nigel Aston, State Street State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has launched a £2bn tax transparent authorised contractual scheme (ACS) fund for Scottish Widows. The ACS is a tax transparent fund that enables...
The impending hike in insurance premium tax makes healthcare trusts considerably more attractive. But, asks Sam Barrett, is the increase enough to kick companies into action? The latest increase in insurance premium tax...
Pension freedoms and the trend away from secure income will lead towards more restrained spending as investors hedge against market downturns, the head of the Financial Conduct Authority has warned. In a...
