Analysis
Equities | analysis 4 Dec 17
Are FAANGs giving way to emerging tech?
EM tech companies have outperformed the famed FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) this year.
But do EM tech companies offer better opportunities on the long term as well?
Technology | analysis 4 Dec 17
Three key areas for advisers primed for the future
Attitude to innovation, the shape of the workforce tomorrow and the evolution of work culture are three areas spotlighted by PwC’s Rob Churcher in the final of a three-part series looking at technology trends.
Best Practice | analysis 1 Dec 17
Five probing questions advisers should ask providers
Regulators are encouraging financial advisers to go deeper with due diligence exercises when selecting products and services for their customers, and to piece together an audit trail, says AKG’s Matt Ward.
Equities | analysis 29 Nov 17
UK equity income – the most unloved asset class?
According to Morningstar fund flow data the UK equity income sector was the most unloved sector in October, haemorrhaging more money than other out of vogue sectors like property, UK gilts and absolute return. So, why has the asset class become so passé?
Asia | analysis 27 Nov 17
This time lucky for Japanese equities?
The re-election of Shinzo Abe as prime minister in September has triggered a surge in inflows to Japanese equities. Is Japan’s recent streak of strong performance set to continue or are we witnessing yet another false dawn?