Analysis
Best Practice | analysis 16 Apr 17
Revisiting retirement plans after the Qrops tax bombshell
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget contained a game-changing announcement in relation to UK pension transfers to overseas schemes, says Brendhan Harper, head of technical services at Friends Provident International.
Europe | analysis 13 Apr 17
ANALYSIS: Investment strategies ahead of the French election
The first round of the French election is just a few days away. So what are investors doing to protect against another potential shock victory and near-term volatility?
Best Practice | analysis 13 Apr 17
Advice businesses must adapt to survive and thrive
Changes in regulation coupled with a transformation in client expectations and increased use of technology means financial advisers need to review their business model to ensure they have a business that is future fit, says Old Mutual Wealth’s Mike Leeson.
Macro Views | analysis 12 Apr 17
Harness ‘animal spirits’ for investment success
Not being a student of Keynesian theory, I’ve been somewhat confused by the oft mentioned revival in ‘animal spirits’. Rather than bulls and bears, investors should beware the headless chickens.
Investment | analysis 7 Apr 17
ANALYSIS: Return of volatility concerns wealth managers
The US airstrike on Syria and disappointing jobs data immediately brought down markets last week, and investment managers are beginning to protect their portfolios against more of the same.