For something that cannot be directly observed, and changes through time, the neutral level of interest rates generates an awful lot of debate, says Strategist Russell Silberston The Federal Reserve Board of Dallas defines US neutral rates as the ‘theoretical federal...
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This article features as part of IFA Magazine’s celebration of World Earth Day. Gavin Francis, founder and CEO of Worthstone, the UK’s leading impact investment resource for financial planners, has highlighted how sustainable impact funds are really faring in the move...
Why is EIS an essential vehicle to finance the Green revolution? – #WorldEarthDay
This article features as part of IFA Magazine’s celebration of World Earth Day. The hard truth about net zero and global warming is that we will not be able to achieve our environmental goals without the emergence of new technologies that are currently not available...
Impact investing: a new relationship with the startup ecosystem – #WorldEarthDay
This article features as part of IFA Magazine’s celebration of World Earth Day Why is impact investing much more than just doing good? Saving the world from certain destruction was once a market cornered entirely by superheroes, says SyndicateRooms' Martin Dean. That...
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Five ways financial advisers can assess mental capacity in vulnerable customers
By Tim Farmer, Co-founder and Clinical Director at Comentis For financial advisers, being able to robustly assess the mental capacity of a...
Mazars’ George Lagarias: Inflation will pass, but high prices may last for some time
George Lagarias, chief economist at Mazars, comments on inflation, demand and supply chain. “Last week saw the US registering the highest...
Lumi: we’ve democratised retail investment, but what about the voice of retail shareholders at AGMs?
Last year's move by Arbrdn to buy Interactive Investor in a huge £1.5 billion deal, highlighted how the FTSE 100 asset manager is turning...
Aegon AM: Four challenges facing the equity markets in 2022
In an environment of an improving economic backdrop and as the world moves back to normality through 2022, equities should provide a...
Fidelity Chart Room: Is there a sting in the Central Banks’ tail?
In this week’s Fidelity Chart Room, Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation at Fidelity International, explores...
Aegon AM: Wages key to growth and inflation puzzle for BoE
James Lynch, fixed income investment manager at Aegon Asset Management, comments on the latest UK GDP figures. James Lynch said: “The...
Emotional responses to volatility can destroy returns
By Ben Kumar, Senior Investment Strategist at 7IM From time to time, stock markets go through periods of uncertainty. During these...
“Putting ESG data to work” – How finance companies can optimise this rich new investment resource
By Martijn Groot, VP Marketing and Strategy, Alveo The ESG market is on a steep upward trend, with global assets expected to surge to $53...
Democratising the UK bond market can help level up investment choice and protect consumers
By Tom Capon, Francia Acosta-Saltos and Saadi Chowdhury, City Future The pledge to “level up and unite the country” has been a central...
Yin & Yang in the Year of the Water Tiger: Agriculture Meets Big Data – Harvesting Bits & Bytes to Feed the World
By Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager at M&G Investments The world needs a bigger dining table. Between now and 2050, another two...
Which asset classes are catching these Elite Rated multi-asset managers’ eyes this Valentine’s Day?
February the 14th. Excitedly anticipated by some, dreaded by others. When it comes to investments, our relationships can be long-term or...
Rising interest rates and supply chain concerns: how are investors managing their assets?
By Giles Coghlan, Chief Currency Analyst at HYCM Last week was time for the Bank of England’s (BoE) hawks to take flight, as the central...
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