74% of UK investors race to buy bonds ahead of rate cuts
Investors are scurrying to lock in decade-high yields before rate hikes bring then down to earth
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There are key generational differences in attitudes towards financial priorities and money management in the UK, but employees of all ages have major gaps in their financial knowledge, according to consultancy and actuarial services firm Barnett Waddingham.
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Investors are scurrying to lock in decade-high yields before rate hikes bring then down to earth
Platforms requiring retail investors to undertake knowledge tests before buying certain trusts is bruising the already-ailing sector
Rogier Quirijns of Cohen & Steers and Rathbones’ Craig Brown on the outlook for the property sector
Equity holdings in multi-asset funds surpassed their long-term average
It gained £300m in new money during the first quarter, down from £700m at the start of 2023
Passive funds were the most popular purchase, accounting for 74% of all sales over the period