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AJ Bell’s Manager versus Machine 2024 report finds Mag7 blasting the performance of active managers
The active or passive debate has been raging on for years. Today, AJ Bell’s latest Manager versus Machine report has been released,…
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NS&I’s Premium Bonds remain a popular choice with savers: 2024 a year in review
As the year draws to a close, NS&I has reported today that 2024 has proven to be a bumper year for Premium…
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Gravis fund managers highlight why 2025 looks exciting for investors in real estate, infrastructure and private credit
The UK and European investment opportunities within real assets – both listed and private – look set to be quite exciting in…
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Investment bonds – Defaqto’s Ben Heffer tells us why it’s been all change in 2024
The tax-efficient nature of onshore and international investment bonds has brought them into sharper focus following the Autumn Budget in November. However,…
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IA outlines aim to boost financial resilience and growth in response to Labour’s FS Strategy
Responding to the Government’s consultation on Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the Investment Association (IA) representing the UK investment management industry,…
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Hymans Robertson urges advisers to assess impact of new sustainability regulations on their business
IFAs must understand how the FCA’s Sustainable Disclosures Requirements “SDR” impact their business, now that the Anti-greenwashing regulations and the SDR’s Naming…
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It’s a family affair
Family Building Society is carving a strong niche in support of intermediaries and the needs of their clients, all focuses on the…
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Quilter’s WealthSelect boosts US equity allocation as Trump sugar rush anticipated
Quilter’s WealthSelect Managed Portfolio Service has used its latest quarterly rebalance to increase its equity allocation to the United States following the…
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Fund Manager Insight | What’s the small cap catalyst? You’re asking the wrong question here, argues Artemis’ Mark Niznik
When it comes to successful investing in small caps – something Mark Niznik, co-manager of the Artemis UK Smaller Companies Fund, knows…
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Guest insight: Martin Currie’s Jen Mair tells us why she believes the financial services industry needs more women NOW
Jen Mair, Chair of Future Asset and CEO of Martin Currie, tells us why she thinks our industry needs to shed its…
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New US inflation data gives investment managers food for thought | Reaction
Key inflation data released in the US today has got asset managers talking, especially ahead of the second Trump Presidency which starts…
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BlackRock accelerates wealth access to private markets in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific
Accelerating wealth access to private markets, BlackRock has launched an innovative evergreen private markets platform for wealth investors in Europe, which is…
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Fidelity International’s Mike Riddell: mixed picture facing global fixed income investors for 2025
Mike Riddell, new portfolio manager on Fidelity’s Strategic Bond Fund, comments on the outlook for fixed income markets in 2025 and how…
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Sarasin & Partners unveils low-cost investment suite with MPA Financial Management
Sarasin & Partners, the £19.6bn global thematic London-based asset manager, has joined forces with MPA Financial Management to create a bespoke suite…
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Once upon a time in the west: Sharing his latest market analysis, Simplybiz’ Fabian Wiesner tells us why there’s room for optimism
By Fabian Wiesner, Head of Distribution Partnerships, Simplybiz 2024 is nearly gone already, and if, like me, you’ve spent most of the…
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Guest blog | Novia’s Linda Johnstone reminds us of the ‘real world’ disconnect between women, wealth and financial services – and why failing to overturn it remains such a barrier
In her latest blog for IFA Magazine, Linda Johnstone, Novia Global’s Head of Investment Proposition, tells us why she believes that progress…
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CIO Perspective: Positioning for resilience in fixed income
By David Knee, Deputy CIO, Fixed Income at M&G Investments The last two years have challenged accepted economic theory: despite the 5%…
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Navigating regulatory shifts and evolving charging structures in MPS
With the implementation of the Consumer Duty last year, it is interesting to consider how the various asset managers have embraced this…
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ECB set to cut rates by 25bp in December
By Michael Krautzberger, Global Chief Investment Officer Fixed Income at Allianz Global Investors Euro area data suggests that regional activity is slowing…
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Quilter Cheviot focuses on REITs in third phase of investment trust engagement
Quilter Cheviot, the wealth manager, has announced the completion of the third phase of its long-term investment trust thematic engagement, focused on…