Analysis
Investment | analysis 5 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is the only thing to fear… fear itself?
Multi-asset and absolute return strategies have been at the height of popularity in recent months as investors scramble to defend against potential headwinds, but with economic data so favourable is the only thing we need to fear actually fear itself?
Equities | analysis 5 May 17
ANALYSIS: The innovation to usurp active management
Multi-factor investing is being billed as the next big thing by asset managers eager to continue to weaponise passive management.
Best Practice | analysis 4 May 17
Employee engagement key to IFA people management
Business owners often say their people are the key asset in their company, but in the IFA world it’s even more important, argues Mike Leeson, head of international distribution development, Old Mutual Wealth.
Europe | analysis 3 May 17
ANALYSIS: Why backing Europe is now a consensus call
Adversity is best tackled face on, and so the big call this year has been to overweight Europe, despite the uncertain geopolitical picture.
Commodities | analysis 2 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is now the time to go overweight oil majors?
The first quarter has proved lucrative for the gargantuan oil companies of Exxon, Chevron and BP. But are their fortunes purely macro-driven or are there other reasons for investors to reconsider the sector?