Acuity Brands – Seeking bright performance in retail
A number of valuable insights from members of the global equity team, in the US, Asia and Europe, provided a depth of knowledge to corroborate a stock idea with its own focus on change.
A number of valuable insights from members of the global equity team, in the US, Asia and Europe, provided a depth of knowledge to corroborate a stock idea with its own focus on change.
Collaboration across regional equity teams identified Ryanair as an investment opportunity that the market itself did not.
Belinda Tan, head of sales for Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore), argues that protection is often overlooked in the financial planning process, but that for most clients it really should be the bedrock of their financial plans.
Tim Jagger, senior vice-president and portfolio manager for Aviva Investors argues that Asian high yield is a relatively attractive asset class and that it should be an integral part of investors’ portfolios.
The use of structured products by financial advisers around the world has grown massively over the last five years.
Low yields and tight spreads in high-quality bond markets have forced many investors into riskier options to maintain levels of income.
After a strong year of equity market performance, Sunil will assess the potential impact of further reforms and monetary policy on India’s equity markets.
As investors the world over seek to mitigate downside risk while simultaneously generating growth, Philip will explain how investing in a carefully targeted blend of UK value and UK smaller company stocks provides an attractive solution.
Nathan will explore some of the modern-day challenges incurred by retirees and the ageing population in Hong Kong.
Fund managers focused on meeting benchmarks are missing out on market-beating returns through investments into high-yielding companies, says Angus Murray, chief executive at Castlestone.
Now is still a good time to invest in small cap companies, argues Graham Bentley, on behalf of Marlborough Funds.
Andrew discussed the changes that were made to the UK pensions and QROPS rules in 2014, as well as the planning opportunities the new rules present to advisers and their clients.