Why higher interest rates are ‘the single best economic development’ for investors in the past 20 years January 1, 2024 Real interest rates remaining in positive territory as inflation continues to fall is good news for investors in bonds
Why investors will be paying close attention to the Bank of Japan in 2024 December 26, 2023 If Japanese investors change their behaviour meaningfully, already nervous markets could have a huge dose of uncertainty thrown in too.
Private sector AI forum to launch in January, No10 announce December 20, 2023 A new artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity forum to explore private sector adoption of the technologies will launch in the new year, No10 have confirmed.
The hedge fund problem: Too many billionaires and too few returns for investors December 20, 2023 Hedge funds may be in vogue, but investors would do well to approach them with caution, writes Yogi Dewan
How did Hipgnosis go so off-key this year? December 19, 2023 The UK’s largest listed investor in music catalogues and royalties has just delayed its half-year results, claiming an independent valuation is far higher than recent proposed sales have suggested.
Polar Capital: Tech stocks remain attractive despite high valuations and market headwinds December 12, 2023 Polar Capital Technology, the tech-focused investment trust, said today that it believes global tech stocks remain attractive despite their recent performance
Premier Milton blames ‘weakening’ UK investment sector for plunge in profits December 5, 2023 Asset manager Premier Milton's profits fell by more than a third in the year ending 30 September as the Square Mile suffers from a drop-off in dealmaking.
‘I fear for my disabled wife’: How Woodford investors have been impacted December 4, 2023 The fallout from former stock picker Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund has shaken the investment world and triggered an almighty spat between investor groups and the regulator.
Use strength in services to break UK’s low growth trap, think tank urges December 4, 2023 The UK needs to capitalise on its position as a "services superpower" to help break its "toxic combination" of low growth and high inequality, a top think tank has warned.
UK fund manager: ‘Gloomy’ London isn’t interested in growth stocks anymore December 1, 2023 Baillie Gifford's funds, which focus on growth, have struggled over the past two years due to high rates and the market environment.