Analysis

Investment | analysis 25 Jan 18

Neptune chief executive Robin Geffen is incredibly concerned by the current glut of “complicated” funds that lack portfolio transparency, saying they remind him of the “worst investment” he ever made.

Companies | analysis 24 Jan 18

The trading costs being disclosed by fund managers under Mifid II rules may be overstating the real cost of trading and remain a forecast figure for the next 12 months, a paraplanner has warned.

Europe | analysis 23 Jan 18

Some of the biggest names in UK retail are charging investors nearly double the ongoing charges figure (OCF) of their funds, Mifid II regulations have brought to light.

Industry | analysis 22 Jan 18

Although last year brought “tough times” for Neil Woodford, the star fund manager said he will not back down from his contrarian positions but will attempt to provide greater clarity on his views to appease shareholders.

Europe | analysis 19 Jan 18

On the one-year anniversary of president Donald Trump’s inauguration, his administration is more divided than ever with growing murmurs of a government shutdown. One thing the president seems to have unwavering support on is his tax bill, but with treasury yields rising should investors be more concerned?