Gold rallies to high after North Korea missile launch
The price of gold surged to its highest level so far this year in the wake of North Korea firing a missile over Northern Japan.
Author: Kristen McGachey
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FCA finds compliance officer with 20-yr record unfit for role
The Financial Conduct Authority has refused to let a compliance officer with nearly 20 years of experience carry out certain controlled functions on behalf of online trader Goldenway Global Investments.
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Could today’s India outshine yesterday’s China?
Though it might be tempting to view today’s India as yesterday’s China, Rathbones’ head of asset allocation Ed Smith thinks the region’s growth prospects could be even greater based on five key indicators.
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Analysis: Beware ‘best buy’ offers from fund supermarkets
Is there a potential conflict of interest arising from investment platforms or “fund supermarkets” recommending their own products to clients?
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UK wealth managers hit a crossroad on path to growth
If traditional UK wealth managers want to stay alive, they must find their unique selling points, invest in technology and pursue inorganic growth strategies, according to a report from SEI Wealth Platform.
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SJP’s adviser ranks grow as funds under management hit £83bn
Adviser numbers continue to rise at St James’s Place, as funds under management hit £83bn ($108.3bn, €92.9bn) and it revealed plans to launch a growth fund in another sign that it will take more than negative headlines to dent the firm’s market share.
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Is the IMF’s UK revision a red flag for investors?
The International Monetary Fund’s decision to downgrade the UK’s growth forecast for 2017 was likely a wake-up call for some investors. But is it a signal of more dire times ahead? Or just another year of mediocre growth?
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Advisers at risk from ‘inappropriate’ DFM agreements
Thousands of financial advisers could fall foul of Mifid II for having the wrong type of intermediary agreement with their discretionary fund managers, the Personal Finance Society has warned.
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China GDP growth surprises on the upside
China has posted better than expected growth over the second quarter, leading analysts to speculate it could have greater momentum moving forward.
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Fixed income: winners and losers in H1
As we move through the halfway point of 2017, many investors have grown wary of the risk asset rally and are returning to the relative safety of fixed income funds. But which have performed the best year-to-date? And which have not fared so well?
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Five Brexit scenarios for investors to chew over
Brexit negotiations are officially underway. But what’s the final Brexit going to be – hard, soft, wobbly, red white and blue? Or will the UK economy simply plunge off the cliff edge? Investors weigh in.
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BlackRock claims stake in European robo-adviser Scalable Capital
BlackRock has acquired a significant minority stake in digital investment manager Scalable Capital.