Investments
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Defaqto releases most comprehensive MPS analysis to date
The Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) market has entered a new era of rapid expansion and diversification, according to the newly released Defaqto in…
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Sparrows Capital expands SCore MPS market range for advisers
Evidence-based investing pioneer Sparrows Capital is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its top performing Sparrows SCore MPS Market range, providing financial advisers…
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Trump’s tariffs saw nearly half of DIY investors’ investments fall in value – will 1st August spark more tariff turmoil?
When first announced, Trump’s tariffs rocked global markets and supply chains, and by extension, individual’s investment portfolios and pension pots. This caused…
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Tempest in a teacup: over a third of IFAs think Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were a ‘storm in a teacup’
New data from Opinium’s latest IFA (independent financial adviser) barometer reveals over a third of IFAs (36%) believe Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were…
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Manager versus machine H1 2025: Trump makes (some) active funds great again
AJ Bell’s H1 2025 Manager vs Machine analysis has been released, offering the usual interesting insights into how active funds are comparing…
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Fidelity’s market week – what’s driving markets this week
Fidelity International‘s Tom Stevenson, Investment Director at Fidelity International, offers a comprehensive take on the current market dynamics, highlighting the ongoing rally…
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Schroders: the latest perspectives on multi-asset investing
Despite the events of the last 24 hours, uncertainty over tariffs persists, with limited clarity around both final rates and potential carve-outs.…
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Industry experts react to the EU-US trade deal
In the wake of the newly reached EU-US trade agreement, experts have expressed cautious optimism, noting its potential to boost market sentiment…
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EU/US trade deal pushes stock markets towards a new high
As the UK continues to ride the wave of the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory, investor optimism is reflected in strong market activity…
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New Franklin Templeton research shows IFAs are advising clients to hold firm on US equity allocations against backdrop of market volatility
A recent Franklin Templeton survey which explores the sentiment of UK Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) towards US equities found that nearly two thirds (64%)…

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