A fund manager's consideration of ethical and environmental issues must entail a thoughtful approach towards sustainability. It is as much about thinking carefully about the grey areas, as the green ones
As the Reits approach to real estate investment is adopted across the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe, it is useful to reflect on the US experience with Reits that began nearly 50 years ago
The information advisers need to know about Reits falls into two categories: first the facts needed in order to meet their regulatory obligations and second the crucial product and tax-related rules to conduct business effectively
The annuities market trebled in size in 1991 but depite recent signs of revival, rates have been in long-term decline
With inflation a major issue for longer-living pensioners, many are turning to investment-backed annuities as an alternative to level products