Analysis

Equities | analysis 10 Jun 16

Financial markets have lacked direction in recent months, with the main equity indices all very close to where they were at the start of the year. Macroeconomic data are not strong enough to reinvigorate the bull market, yet not sufficiently weak to stoke fears of recession.

Macro Views | analysis 9 Jun 16

Rathbones’ David Coombs worries about the silent Brexiters, reluctant to admit they’re in ‘camp leave’ in case they’re seen as little Englanders. And while he believes the UK will vote remain, he’s taking precautions.

Equities | analysis 8 Jun 16

When Woodford Investment Management contemplates a new fund, the market tends to sit up and take notice and, with good reason.

Equities | analysis 3 Jun 16

European equities have been the best-selling asset class with European investors in recent history. However, this hasn’t benefited those funds that invest exclusively in equities listed in one particular European country.

Best Practice | analysis 2 Jun 16

The growth in financial advisers choosing to outsource investment services to discretionary fund managers increasingly begs the question ‘what are they actually charging for?’