Analysis

As is often the case with sequels, MiFID II is more ambitious, more expansive and arguably more confusing than its predecessor.

FE has added 21 risk-targeted multi-asset funds from six asset managers to its Approved List for the first time to help financial advisers select the "best of breed" vehicles for client portfolios.

Rising trend

Japanese ETFs haven been the winners in terms buying

Industry trends

Increasing correlation between bonds and equities, rising interest rates, increased geopolitical risk and potentially overheating markets appear to have eroded many of the diversification benefits of the 60:40 balanced portfolio.

Turnaround in the sector

Douglas Cherry, partner at Reed Smith, takes a closer look at the implications of the new regulations for asset and wealth management employees.

More than a year after the UK Brexit referendum, sterling corporate bond yields remain close to an all-time low, writes Mateusz Malek, head of bonds research at Killik & Co.

Politics remains swing factor