Investment

Six weeks on from its annus horribilis, Tesco continues to split opinion among UK stockpickers.

M&G's head of retail fixed interest Jim Leaviss has said it may be time to invest in US inflation protection following the oil-related sell-off seen in recent months.

Recently Denmark cut its interest rates again, pushing its government debt even further into negative yield territory. And it is not alone.

News of Neil Woodford's forthcoming trust investing in early stage companies has prompted comparisons with venture capital trusts (VCTs), but analysts say they are unlikely to appeal to the same kinds of investors.

Smith & Williamson posted record profits for the six months to 31 October last year, helped by the performance of its investment management division.

'Managers’ active share is key to fund selection'

Consensus on disclosure still a way off

Investec Asset Management's Simon Brazier has warned investors on the higher volatility likely to be experienced in 2015, pointing to a backdrop similar to the year in which Lehman Brothers collapsed.

BNP Paribas Investment Partners has appointed Mike Woolley as head of external distribution for the UK.

Investec Asset Management's Bradley George is leaving his role as head of commodities and resources to take up a senior position with the group in the US.