ANALYSIS: Europe the saviour as US market slumps?
Although European stocks have gotten caught in the cross-hairs of Wednesday’s Trump trade downturn, with the earnings recovery underway, it would be a mistake for investors to discount them.
Analysis
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Why the new Qrops five-year circumstance change is critical
Many advisers woke up last Thursday morning aware their pipeline Qrops business had just been vastly reduced, says James Pearcy-Caldwell, co-founder of fee-based adviser Aisa International.
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Quilter’s bets on ‘Trump lite’; remains wary of ‘dark Donald’
Quilter Cheviot’s Alan McIntosh is optimistic about what president Trump will mean for markets but with Brexit and European elections still to come this year, he is hedging some of his bets.
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How French succession law works
While there are many benefits to living in France, estate planning is not one of them, explains Jason Porter, director of European IFA firm Blevins Franks. After taking a look at succession tax last week, this week he breaks down succession laws that are complex, and which many feel are unfair.
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What future for life companies in asset management?
Given the mixed fortunes of life companies, can they handle the tough balancing act of asset management?
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Edgy deadlines for Qrops market, devil in planning detail
Those operating in the Qrops market are now facing three crucial deadlines starting from today, as the implications of the hammer blow of a 25% overseas pension transfer charge applying to client pension pots in some circumstances sink in for advisers, providers and their clients.
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Property, tax and IHT planning under the new UK non-doms regime
With changes to the UK non-domicile regime set to go live next month, Canada Life’s Neil Jones talks through what the reforms mean for property, taxation and IHT planning.
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Countries travel at different speeds in global ethics journey
Integrity in finance is a global concern but the ethics journey differs country to country, say key members of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
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US equity funds to watch based on their AUM
The largest US equity funds are dominated by managers with a great deal of experience who focus on companies with the potential for durable growth.
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Newcomer US equity funds to watch
US equity funds launched in the past three years show a renewed interest in small-cap companies with strong competitive advantages.
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US equities to watch based on their three-year performance
The top performing US equity funds over three years show that a disciplined and patient approach continues to pay off.
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Challenging the status quo of an ‘outdated industry’
As independent chartered financial planners and an Investors in People ‘champion’ firm, we aim to defy traditional approaches within the cross border financial marketplace, says Sam Instone, chief executive of AES International.