A torrid year for equities in 2015?
Asset allocators are interpreting mixed signals from across the globe, but there are concerning signs of overheating in UK property and infrastructure assets, says Cornelian's Hector Kilpatrick
US-based Oaktree Capital Management has appointed fund distribution company Harrington Cooper to help promote its UCITS SICAV range to UK fund buyers.
Banking stocks have underperformed at a time when they should be considered a prime investment. Instead, pseudo-banks are emerging as the real game-changers, says Walker Crips' Chris Kitchenham
The steep fall in the oil price could damage growth and dividend prospects for some of the UK's biggest stocks, adding to managers' concerns over the outlook for the wider market.
UK equities will struggle to make significant gains as a range of forces will weigh on sentiment in 2015. Investors should shelter in stocks undertaking self-help, argues Aviva Investors' Chris Murphy.
The UK is to pay back its War Loan in full as part of a package of refinancing announcements.
UK equity investors will face a triple headwind next year as the domestic market's strong run comes to an end, Fidelity's asset allocation director Trevor Greetham has warned.