Analysis
Investment | analysis 4 Nov 15
ANALYSIS: Currency to play greater role in portfolio returns
ETF Securities has reported a three-fold increase in ‘retail’ investors looking to hedge their currency exposure since the start of the year.
Platforms | analysis 2 Nov 15
ANALYSIS: Will ETFs and trusts breathe new life into platforms?
While some have been keen to pronounce platforms to be ‘dead’ providers do not seem willing to throw in the towel and have launched a counter-attack.
Investment | analysis 22 Oct 15
ANALYSIS: Wealth managers ignore ESG investing at their peril
The rising tide of regulation and ever increased scrutiny on fees has meant that scale is ever more important for wealth managers.
Emerging Markets | analysis 16 Oct 15
ANALYSIS: Is EM sentiment beginning to shift?
Emerging markets remain low down on wealth managers’ list of things to buy. But, judging by the news flow this week, they are now quite as low down as they once were and, for some, they are beginning to move much higher.
Europe | analysis 15 Oct 15
Where now for commissions in Europe?
Full commission bans did not materialise in the agreed texts for both both MiFID 2 and the IDD. Paul Stanfield of FEIFA looks at the likely future of remuneration for financial advisers.