Investors can expect substantial returns if market movements in the second half of the year resemble the first, says Philip Saunders, manager, Investec Global Strategic Managed fund.
Long-term global trends make agricultural commodities an interesting play, says Iain Stewart, portfolio manager, Newton Real Return and Newton Balanced funds.
After months of wrangling and consultation, June saw the IMA bow to pressure from its members and postpone its reclassification of the sectors pending further review. What are the likely solutions to the problem? Cherry Reynard reports.
Assessing a client's risk appetite is key in multi-asset investing. Maria Merricks reports on the compliance issues advisers need to be aware of.
Is yours an advisory business considering an execution-only offering? If so, then Colin Jackson, of Baronworth Investments, suggests you think very carefully about the following...
How and when the Competition Commission ruling will affect advisers
Heath Reidy investigates the investment potential of music festivals.
Offshore bonds are a key part in retirement planning for many people. But recent pension reform has opened this market up to a whole new market. Helen Morrissey looks at how they can benefit retirement planning strategies...
Adam Wrench assesses the issues advisers need to bear in mind when looking at the QROPS market
In May, Retirement Planner held a breakfast briefing on retirement income. Ray Chinn, head of pensions at LV=, gave his view on the future of retirement income