Opinion

Interesting times for investors

Look for companies exploiting new technologies

Asian companies are at the cutting-edge of research and development in areas like AI, the smart-home and virtual reality, writes Daniel Tubbs, head of global emerging markets at Mirabaud Asset Management.

Gary Sunderland, head of equity research at Rowan Dartington, says asset managers with the largest purses will be stronger than ever under the new regime.

There is rightly an increasing focus on value for money (VFM) in defined contribution (DC) schemes, referenced crucially in the annual statements from both IGC and trustee chairs, writes Julius Pursaill.

As more wealth managers are recommending peer-to-peer lending to their clients, Iain Niblock, CEO of analyst Orca, takes a closer look at why it is not easy to judge investments in this sector.

Beware the latter-day alchemists

Expected withdrawal of QE

Conflicts between regulations

'Obsession with dividends benefits the wealthy'