Webinar catch up: The role of Fixed Income in supporting efficient MPS diversification
We were delighted to host our most recent webinar, in association with Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Fund managers Francis Chua and Aimee Bowkett are both experienced Model Portfolio Service managers having been in the profession for many years,...
The world is getting older, and investors need to pay attention
Moz Afzal, Chief Executive Officer of EFG Asset Management addresses a topic of much industry debate and in a recent conversation with HSBC’s James Pomeroy he discussed how a societal shift of this magnitude is already, and will continue to, impact almost every area...
The US consumer carries the world on its shoulders: Robeco
The US economy, driven by a resilient consumer, has been the most important source of growth in the global economy post-Covid, and there are reasons to be confident that this will continue through 2024, says multi-asset investor, Robeco’s Colin Graham....
AIC expands investment trust research for investors
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has expanded its research offering for investment trust investors. Research from various providers is now available on the AIC’s website theaic.co.uk. This research is from Edison Group, Hardman & Co, Kepler,...
Fixed Income in the News
Webinar catch up: The role of Fixed Income in supporting efficient MPS diversification
We were delighted to host our most recent webinar, in association with Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Fund managers Francis Chua and Aimee Bowkett are both experienced Model Portfolio Service managers having been in the profession for many years,...
Your webinar invitation: register for tomorrow’s webinar to earn CPD
Join us tomorrow morning for the live webinar in association with Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Your MPS webinar invitationTuesday 14th May 10-11am Some of the key questions to be addressed to LGIM on the day include: How is the current interest...
Rate decision: BOE to balance uncertain politics, struggling households and a bearish bond market
By Gaël Fichan, head of fixed income at Syz Group The Bank of England (BoE) will reveal its latest policy decision this Thursday, expected to maintain interest rates at 5.25%. Investors are on edge, anticipating potential rate cuts as early as August due to mixed...
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Virtual inclusivity and the Gen-Z investor: The changing face of AGMs
Written by Peter Fowler, COO at Lumi It’s crucial for any issuer to have their ear to the ground when it comes to market manoeuvres and...
OPDA calls for the government to mandate the whole home buying and selling process be digitised within 3 years
Maria Harris, chair of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has called for the entire home buying and selling process to be digitised...
What I’m seeing in the market right now: tech insights from Origo’s Anthony Rafferty
In this blog, Origo's Anthony Rafferty talks digital and why the penny has dropped with providers around ease of doing business with their...
Are you prepared for PIF changes? The clock is ticking…
By Gavin Sharpe, associate director, financial services, RSM UK In late 2023, the FCA announced it was changing the way Personal...
Overcoming investment worries crucial for clients’ long-term wealth
Written by Ahmed Bawa, CEO of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Advisers play a crucial role in supporting their clients in improving...
Movera set to grow its conveyancing teams by over 100
Major home moving group Movera is set to grow its conveyancing teams by over 100 this year as part of its overall business strategy. The...
Pressure, Stress and Personal Sustainability
Written by Lesley Cooper, Co-author of Brave New Leader: How to Transform Workplace Pressure into Sustainable Performance and Growth. Five...
LiveMore launches up to 100% debt consolidation for remortgaging
LiveMore, the mortgage lender for people aged 50 to 90 plus, has launched a new up to 100% standalone debt consolidation range. The new...
Are advisers and clients at risk of clashing over ‘cash distraction’?
Anthony McDonald, Head of Portfolio Management at Aegon UK, looks at how the safety of cash investments could be distracting clients from...
Conflicting jobs data presents mixed bag for Bank of England to mull over
The latest economic data released this morning has shown that UK unemployment jumped to 4.3% whilst wage growth remains stubbornly high at...
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IFAM 128 | Spring forward | May 2024
Welcome to the May edition of IFA Magazine. As usual, within it we bring you a range of insight, analysis and information from experts across the profession. It’s all intended to support you and your teams, not just in what you do but how you do it. The considerable...
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GBI 44 | Opportunity and risk | April 2024
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Multi-Asset Investment Funds 2024: latest Annual Report is available NOW
We are delighted to announce that our inaugural report into Multi-Asset Investment Funds is now available to readers. Researched and written by leading Compliance Consultant Tony Catt, this digital report focuses on global multi asset funds in 2024, bringing expert...
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A Picture of the Property Market Post Leasehold Reform
Comment from the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) Written by Mark Wilson, Managing Director of myleasehold It l...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill Beyond the Headlines: Significant adjustments in legal costs
Written by Shabnam Ali-Khan - Partner at Russell-Cooke and a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) Th...
The Impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform bill on Landlords and the Commercial Property Sector
Comment from the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), Written by Katherine Simpson, Partner at Edwin Coe LLP The L...
Mortgage and Property Investment Magazine | Issue 7 | May 2024
Mortgage & Property Investment Magazine
Spring into May Welcome to May’s edition of Mortgage and Property Investment Magazine where once again we will aim to bring advisors and b...
Canada Life completes £100m buy-in with Rathbones pension schemes
Canada Life has completed a £100 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction with the trustees of The Rathbone Group 1987 Pension Schem...
HSBC UK reveals Gen Z are best savers and launches new savings feature
Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16–24-year-olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK. One in...
Residential fixed mortgage rate increases gain pace
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals rises to average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates gained pace month-on-mon...
Bank of England interest rates held at 5.25%: Mortgage and Property professionals share their reactions
After many 'will they, won't they' conversations since the previous announcement, the Bank of England (BoE) have kept rates at 5.25% which i...
Podcast #79: Is it time to rethink property funds? With Gravis’ Matthew Norris
Property funds have certainly had more than their fair share of bad press over the years, like most asset classes. But with so much uncertai...
The Green Finance Institute launches green mortgage training programme to accelerate the decarbonisation of UK homes
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) is seeking to catalyse rapid growth in the UK green mortgage market by establishing a green mortgage train...