As the UK endures yet another period of lockdown, we exit 2020 having witnessed a last minute Brexit deal, the start of a vaccination programme, and a strong period of reporting for UK listed companies. Analysts were quick to cut their forecasts sharply at the start...
Baillie Gifford has named Josie Bentley as a co-manager on its £2.3bn European fund. She joins as the fourth manager on the fund, alongside the triple AAA-rated duo of Stephen Paice and Moritz Sitte, as well as Chris Davies. Bentley...
Fundsmith Equity was knocked off the top spot of Interactive Investor’s monthly fund bestseller list in December for the first time since 2018. The broker described the handover to Baillie Gifford’s £6.6bn American fund as a ‘momentous’ moment, capping...
It has been a grind back up, but all things considered, UK equities have remained pretty resilient in 2020 - and the outlook for next year looks encouraging. Six PMs explain why it's time to be optimistic and reveal where they are looking for opportunities.
Last week marked five years since we launched the UK Equity Plus strategy. In that time we’ve delivered top quartile performance (compared to the IA UK All Companies peer group), with lower than average volatility. All this despite one of the most volatile macro...
The UK stock market’s mix of domestically-focused and multinational companies provides compelling long-term investment opportunities, giving investors access to some of the highest quality management teams with businesses operating around the world – while also...
UK equities remain important for income seekers, but which strategies are fund selectors favouring to weather the dividend drought? Citywire canvassed opinion. Despite widespread dividend cuts, wealth managers and advisers see attractions in UK equities for income....
Blackfinch Asset Management has launched four environmental, social and governance (ESG) approved multi-asset unit trusts, as it makes its move into the retail investment space. The trusts, which will be known as the Adaptation Funds, will blend both active and...
Jupiter has committed to a significant shake-up of its product range following its merger with Merian, with seven managers exiting and a number of sales staff being made redundant. From Merian, managers Ian Ormiston, Rob James, Mark Greenwood, Citywire...
2020 is shaping up to be a difficult year for income-seekers, but advisers and wealth managers are finding myriad ways to protect investors’ income stream. Citywire reports. Central banks have cut interest rates to close to zero – Britain’s to a historic low of 0.1% –...
The road to reopening continues to proceed as expected in the UK. I went into the office a couple of times in April aft...
As a Chelsea fan I was delighted with the outcome of last weekend’s FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Man...
A host of UK smaller companies have reported results ahead of analysts’ expectations in what JPMorgan fund manager Kate...