Industry Voice
EIS providers: We are not just managing funds; but building up businesses too
Partner Insight: Strong performance and lower fees have propelled the use of EIS strategies by advisers in recent years, and for advisers, investors and providers alike there has been a "paradigm shift in the sector," according to Jack Rose, head of tax-efficient...
Director or dictator?
Industry Voice: Star CEOs are bringing into question what makes a good leader in a flatter, networked world. We explore what this means for the overall governance of companies
LightTower's Rose: 'The effects of recent rule changes yet to feed through to VCTs'
Partner Insight: The government's emphasis on VCTs has also subtly changed in recent years with the ending of asset-backed investment and as with EIS, the emphasis being very much more focused on growth capital opportunities.
Conscious decoupling: GDP and environmental sustainability
Industry Voice: One of the most serious problems with GDP is that it fails to measure the impact of economic growth on the planet's finite environmental resources. As economist Kenneth Boulding once put it: "Anyone who believes that exponential growth...
Diversification delivers
INDUSTRY VOICE: Royal London's Governed Portfolios have reached their ten-year milestone. Lorna Blyth, Head of Investment Solutions, reflects on how diversification can deliver.
Plastic (not so) fantastic
Industry Voice: The ultra-long lifespan of plastics is proving an ecological challenge. As consumers become alarmed at the environmental contamination caused by synthetic organic polymers, we look at the alternatives and the role of investors in pushing...
Video: Choosing an investment approach
Continuing the Architas education series for clients.
How rising financial inclusion became one of the biggest investment opportunities in emerging markets
Partner Insight: The rising penetration of financial products and services will forge dramatic change in developing regions of the world, driven by technological innovation and strong demographic characteristics. Jupiter's Ross Teverson analyses the best...
Video: Seven tips for first-time investors
Continuing the Architas education series for clients.
Lessons from Turkey and Argentina: Where is the value in EMD now?
Industry Voice: Alejandro Arevalo, Manager of the Jupiter Global Emerging Markets Corporate Bond and Jupiter Global Emerging Markets Short Duration Bond Funds, discusses lessons learnt from recent crises in Turkey and Argentina this year, and how this...
Ethics & alpha: Can investing responsibly enhance returns?
Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer at Aviva Investors, takes an in-depth look at the relationship between responsible investing and performance.
Expertise combined, opportunity multiplied: why I created a real assets business
"The future is already here - it's just not evenly distributed" - William Gibson
What are the challenges facing financial advisers in 2019?
Partner Insight: A changing regulatory landscape and market volatility are on the agenda
Paul Armson: How an outburst changed my perspective on money
INDUSTRY VOICE: Vanguard's Adviser Stories are a series exploring adviser-client relationships.
In conversation with advisers: What next for ESG investing?
Partner Insight: Dennis Hall, director and CEO of Yellowtail Financial Planning, Julia Dreblow, founder of SRI Financial Services and Frank Potaczek, head of UK proposition at Architas met in London to discuss how they broach the topic of sustainability...
In conversation with advisers: SRI mean compromising performance?
Partner Insight: Dennis Hall, director and CEO of Yellowtail Financial Planning, Julia Dreblow, founder of SRI Financial Services and Frank Potaczek, head of UK proposition at Architas met in London to discuss how they broach the topic of sustainability...
The changing employment landscape and its impact on saving for the future
Industry Voice: Scottish Widows pension expert Robert Cochran and economist Andrew Scott discuss the future of employment and income, in episode three of Scottish Widows' podcast series.
What is the impact of charges on your clients' investments?
Industry Voice: This year has seen investment management charges come under the spotlight.
In conversation with advisers: How do different types of investors view sustainable investing
Partner Insight: Dennis Hall, director and CEO of Yellowtail Financial Planning, Julia Dreblow, founder of SRI Financial Services and Frank Potaczek, head of UK proposition at Architas met in London to discuss different types of investor attitudes towards...
In conversation with advisers: How to explain what sustainable investing is to clients
Partner Insight: Dennis Hall, director and CEO of Yellowtail Financial Planning, Julia Dreblow, founder of SRI Financial Services and Frank Potaczek, head of UK proposition at Architas met in London to discuss how they broach the topic of sustainability...
Retirement planning in an age of longevity
Industry Voice: Scottish Widows Pension Expert Robert Cochran caught up with Andrew Scott to discuss retirement planning in an age of longevity. Andrew Scott is a Professor of Economics at London Business School and co-author of the book 'The 100 Year...
Are negative emerging market headlines hiding a wealth of opportunities?
Industry Voice: Emerging market shares have been hampered by negative investor sentiment in 2018 and are currently trading at a significant discount to developed markets; the widest it has been for a decade.
Airports, casinos and e-sports: Finding sustainable income opportunities in Asia
Industry Voice: The sell-off in emerging markets this year has created a more favourable environment for Asian income funds, allowing them to deliver strong returns relative to the index and display their ability to mitigate risks to investors' capital....
Why your clients' retirement income needs are becoming increasingly complex
Industry Voice: Iain Petrie discusses how Retirement Account from Scottish Widows can help deliver a more flexible retirement
