AJ Bell considers IPO – report
Investment platform AJ Bell, which sits on assets under administration of close to £40bn ($55.8bn, €45bn), is considering plans to float on the public market, according to reports.
Can Europe maintain its stellar 2017?
Recent statistics from Eurostat showed that the European Union economy expanded at its fastest rate for 10 years in 2017, registering a 2.5% increase on the year before.
What fortune will the Year of the Dog bring China?
Friday 16 February marks the Chinese New Year, with 2018 welcoming the Year of the Dog. However, while the dog is associated with honesty, faithfulness, and a strong sense of responsibility in the Chinese zodiac, investors will be hoping for a repeat of 2017 – the Year of the Rooster – which saw the MSCI China Index return nearly 55%.
Watching the pound is important for UK investors
Weighed down by the strength of sterling, investors in UK equities have suffered a tough start to 2018 with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE All-Share indices registering negative returns in January.
BlackRock launches high yield bond fund
BlackRock has launched a fixed-term high yield bond fund, which primarily invests in US dollar denominated high corporate bonds with five-year maturities.