alternative investments

Hardeep Tawakley takes a closer look at the evolution of specialist funds and speaks to buyers about their favourite offerings.

Sector boomed after Autumn Statement announcement

I am in Sydney for a conference and as I write, all I can hear is the sound of drills and building site construction along the harbour side.

Property funds have been key beneficiaries of investors' hunt for yield in recent years, with the IA Property sector in the top five most popular investment classifications for the past two years. A record £3.8bn of flows was taken in 2014, backed up...

Tech-heavy Nasdaq up 10% last year

Matthews Asia's chief investment officer, Robert Horrocks, discusses the best opportunities for investors seeking growth and income in the region today.

Also makes move into active ETF market

To take effect on 19 February

Appointed sub-adviser on small-cap fund

Taken over by new team in 2014