News Analysis

Asian stocks have been largely ignored this year as investors take stock of positions and eye potential shifts in policy from central banks, but multi-managers are now upping their exposure amid a strong rally.

Embattled sector tipped to struggle for some time to come

UK equity managers say investors are starting to be rewarded by the mega-cap miner turnaround story, despite a mixed round of results from some of the mining giants in the last few weeks.

The Financial Conduct Authority's probe into in-house fund ranges has split the wealth management community, with some groups abandoning propositions but others still keen to enter the space.

‘I am surprised at the market reaction to current geopolitical risk’

Fracking hit the headlines recently when the UK government gave the go-ahead to a major expansion plan which will see firms bid for onshore oil and gas licences, but will it have the same success as it did in the US?

Dilution levies are becoming increasingly popular among fund groups, but are they a hindrance to investing or a necessary feature to protect against short-term trading?

Walker Crips has poached two more stockbrokers from Barclays as it expands its investment team.

Scotland's fund industry is lining up tax and legal specialists ahead of the independence referendum, as some predict continuing uncertainty whatever the result.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning to consumers about the risks of investing in corporate bond funds.