Opinion

The news the government and the FCA are to launch a major review into consumer access to financial advice has been widely welcomed.

Ugo Lancioni, head of global currency at Neuberger Berman, takes a closer look at some of the consensus currency positions of last year, and asks if they are still compelling.

It seems like Martin Wheatley's leaving present to the industry is an attempt to tackle the cash deposit market and easier transfers of cash ISAs.

Does the govt want to resurrect banks' advice role?

Don't blame the dividend

How will history judge Martin Wheatley after he stands down from the FCA? Realistically, history will not even remember him. It barely remembers any of his predecessors at the variety of regulators since the Financial Services Act came into force in 1986....

I would like to introduce a brand new term called 'false trough spotting'. As a paid-up contrarian, it is my duty to find an asset class that is troughing in price and then declare it as a 'bottom fishing' opportunity.

Could the passives tide turn?