The top five asset classes to target in 2017
As 2016 draws to a close, these are some of the key areas investors are pinning their hopes for the new year on.
Author: Kristen McGachey
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Analysis: New investment landscape for 2017
Markets have displayed an uncanny ability to take political bombshells in their stride but the same may not be true in 2017.
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Liontrust nears £10bn milestone with Alliance Trust deal
The acquisition of Alliance Trust’s investment management business is projected to add £2.3bn ($2.9bn, €2.7bn) to Liontrust’s assets under management, pushing it past the £8bn mark.
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Oil spikes after OPEC strikes first deal in 8 years
The price of Brent crude oil surged above $50 (£40, €47) per barrel as rumours became reality that OPEC members had finally reached an agreement.
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UK platform sales plummet to lowest point since RDR
Net fund flows via UK platforms fell to £8.6bn ($10.7bn, €10bn) in the third quarter of this year, the lowest level since RDR was introduced in Q1 2013, according to the latest Fundscape Platform Report.
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Are ESG funds doomed to fail under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump might not be all bad for funds that make impactful investments in clean energy, technology or innovative pharmaceuticals, says AXA Investment Managers global head of responsible investment Matt Christensen.
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US tracker popularity resilient despite election
Tilney Bestinvest’s clients continued to put money into US tracker index funds in October despite markets being spooked by the potential outcome of the presidential election.
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Schroders’ net inflows drop sharply, as weak pound lifts AUM
Sterling weakness lifted Schroders’ assets under management by close to 30% during the first nine months of the year in the face of a 67% drop in net inflows.
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ANALYSIS: Weighing up White House risk
With less than a week to go before one of the most contentious presidential contests concludes, some market participants are ignoring the noise, but many are fretting over shocks to equity markets and the potential fallout from protectionist trade policies.
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Eurozone inflation fears hit high grade credit and gov’t bonds
Eurozone investment grade and government bonds continued to see outflows as inflation expectations rose, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch research.
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Election brouhaha bruises confidence in US equities – Lloyds
Investors in the United Kingdom are less enthusiastic about US equities under the shadow of the presidential election, according to the latest figures from the Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment Index.
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SJP reaches record £71bn funds under management
St James’s Place has reached a record £71bn ($86bn, €76bn) in funds under management after a bumper year helped by the acquisition of UK wealth manager Rowan Dartington.