Abrdn makes changes to multi-asset and alternatives leadership team
Abrdn has announced changes in its multi-asset and alternatives leadership team. Global…
Alternative fund managers to increase focus on governance
Nine in 10 alternative fund managers said the focus their organisation places…
Adviser clients increase allocation to alternatives
The majority (91%) of advised clients have increased their allocation to alternative…
It is an ‘ideal time to add alternatives to your portfolio’ says Atrato Group co-founder
It is an “ideal time” to add alternatives to your portfolio, Atrato…
VCT industry braces for difficult months ahead
The Venture Capital Trust (VCT) industry is expecting difficult months ahead as…
VCTA calls for more clarity on sunset clause postponement
The Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) wants more clarity around the clause…
FOS resolves 95 cases linked to Basset & Gold
The Financial Ombudsman Service told Money Marketing it has received 252 complaints…
VCTs fundraising behind schedule due to late offer openings
Venture capital trusts (VCTs) have raised less funds in the current tax…
Sunset clause for VCTs, EIS and SEIS extended beyond 2025
Venture capital schemes will be safeguarded beyond 2025, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced…
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Is now the time to add gold in multi-asset funds?
Gold is often seen as an inflation hedge and has historically protected…
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Commodities and gold are only assets with positive returns
Commodities and gold have been the only asset classes providing positive returns…
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Private debt can help some investors with inflation
Investors should consider private debt as a hedge against inflation, analysts say.…
What is fuelling the growing demand in VCTs?
Venture capital trusts (VCTs) have experienced momentum over the past few months,…
How to get started with ethical investing
Ethical investing is a hot topic, but where is the best place…
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How advisers can capitalise on impact investing
A more principled approach to investing is sweeping investment markets. Impact investing,…
Will Bartleet: US earnings growth is not a given
In Q4 2024, the S&P500 outperformed the rest of the world by…
The Morning Briefing: UK crypto traders banking on Trump, Transact and CURO launch new integration
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Tuesday 4 February…
UK crypto traders banking on Trump for major gains
UK crypto traders are optimistic about major gains this year, with many…
Transact and CURO automate adviser-fee reconciliation
Transact and CURO have launched a new integration that automates the reconciliation…
Caitlin Southall: A call for SSAS regulation
As I think everyone in the pensions sector knows, I have been…
Lang Cat updates functionality on platform-switching tool
Financial consultancy Lang Cat has updated the functionality on its Analyser adviser…
Brooks Macdonald makes LIFT co-founder CEO of financial planning
Brooks Macdonald has made LIFT-Financial Group co-founder Michael Holden its chief executive…
Noel Butwell: Making space for doing more
How do we protect and unlock advisers’ capacity, whether in terms of…
MM Talks: 2025 financial trends, challenges and adviser insights
Welcome to the first MM Talks episode of 2025! Join Kimberley…
LifeSearch makes two new senior appointments
Protection specialist LifeSearch has made two senior appointments to strengthen its leadership…
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Rob Burdett: Why there’s more to world markets than interest rates
Writing this in the aftermath of the inauguration of the 47th President…
The Morning Briefing: The FCA’s ‘poor performance’; HMRC’s mid-year tax regime changes
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Monday 3 February…
Bonds of Contention: Unravelling the volatility in UK Gilts
Gilts have been in the spotlight as part of the recent global…
Short dated credit continues to offer value
Fidelity Short Dated Corporate Bond portfolio managers Kris Atkinson and Shamil Gohil…
All-in yields remain attractive in sterling corporate bond markets
Fidelity Sterling Corporate Bond portfolio managers Ian Fishwick and Kris Atkinson share…
Gilt selloff: Return of Truss 2.0?
The ongoing global government bond selloff has pushed 30-year gilt yields to…
Fidelity’s Mike Riddell: Mixed picture facing global fixed income investors
Authors: Mike Riddell and Tim Foster, portfolio managers, Fidelity Strategic Bond Fund…
Navigating bond markets in a volatile post-election market
Kris Atkinson, portfolio manager, Fidelity Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund It might…
