Equities
Transact entry into FTSE 250 points the way for more platforms
The entry of Integrafin, the parent company of platform provider Transact, into the FTSE 250 index has been described as good news for rival platforms and wealth managers considering a listing.
Investors pile into Vanguard ETF despite launch of cheaper rival
European investors have piled into a Vanguard ETF tracking the S&P 500, despite the launch of a cheaper rival tracking US large-cap companies.
Italian Government bond spreads rely on incoming finance minister
The movement of Italian government bond (BTPS) spreads will depend on who will be the next finance minister, and future volatility will depend on whether the new government’s decisions diverge from the European Union, according to a top fund selector.
Deutsche Wealth Management turns more cautious
Deutsche Wealth Management has increased the allocation to sovereign bonds in the firm’s model balanced portfolio, which forms the basis of portfolios it manages for clients in the Asia-Pacific.
Emerging Markets | 23 May 18
Blackrock trust offers investors swift exit
Investors in the Blackrock Emerging Europe investment trust will be able to exit at the net asset value, a regulatory filing published on Wednesday said.