Fixed Income | 19 Feb 18
Global dividends hit record $1.3trn
Global dividends reached a record high in 2017, boosted by a strengthening world economy and rising corporate confidence, according to Janus Henderson.
Environmental investing is suffering an identity crisis
More than £1bn of retail money flowed into ethical funds in 2017, representing the highest annual level of sales for this type of fund ever, but the sector’s progression is stifled by an identity crisis.
Investment | 13 Feb 18
Bank of England likely to hike sooner with inflation at 3%
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained at 3% in January, defying the consensus view that it would marginally dip to 2.9%.
Capita shares plummet 40% amid fears of second Carillion
Shares in Capita dropped sharply on Wednesday after the tormented outsourcing firm announced a rights issue and that it had suspended its dividend.
Best Practice | 18 Jan 18
Will inflation remain absent?
During almost a decade of experimental monetary policy from central banks, inflation has been notable by its absence across most economies. With monetary policy beginning to diverge and unemployment falling, will it rear its head again or has it peaked?