Hargreaves ups DIY investor appeal with streamlined fund list
But platforms need to offer enough choice or investors could misconstrue buy lists as advice, says Fundscape CEO
Investment Strategy
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Guinness AM teams up with Brewin Dolphin on multi-asset funds
Balanced and growth funds aimed at expat investors and their advisers
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Fidelity International talks up global communications fund
The vehicle is an open-ended investment company established in Luxembourg as a Sicav
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Costly trackers enjoy last hurrah ahead of FCA changes
Virgin charges investors 1% for a tracker fund that fell more than 10% in 2018
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Poorer pensioners gambling most with pension freedoms
Nearly 50% jump in high-value annuity sales, while low value annuities plummet by over 25%
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Green bonds are not the same as equity counterparts
The ESG element has no impact on performance, according to one expert
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US equities take top spot in advisers’ 2019 predictions
Aegon surveyed UK financial advisers on their investment thoughts for the next 12 months
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Retail investors account for just 7% of Indian ETFs
Low fees and no commission stopping advisers from recommending passives
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Pictet explains its Smart move
The Swiss group discusses the transformation of its high dividend income fund into a smart-city growth vehicle.
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Singapore’s asset management industry hits $2.39trn
Broad-based growth across traditional mutual funds and alternative products.
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Cashed up energy stocks likely to offer good value
Oil price recovery and past investment set to boost returns.
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Blackrock predicts ESG ETF growth to $400bn
Sustainable investments in ETFs expected to rocket from $25bn today