We all know climate change could destroy our planet, making the kinds of choices that are the stock in trade of professional investors irrelevant.
Events such as the Scottish referendum are a chance for multi-asset funds to boost returns by tactical allocation, say managers. But is it really possible to second guess the market like this? George Mitton reports.
With the rise of dynamic asset allocators who use index funds to hunt returns, Nick Fitzpatrick asks two ETF strategists about their approach to investment.
Winning over managers outside Europe will be crucial to the success of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, but offshore domiciles such as the Cayman Islands are still going strong. Stefanie Eschenbacher reports.
Change is sweeping across Africa, from a reduction in conflicts, to the creation of 'Silicon Savannah'. Fiona Rintoul looks at factors that stir interest in this frontier market.
Frontier markets are hot, but what enthusiasts rarely mention are the complexities involved in accessing these assets. George Mitton reports.
In a new series, Funds Europe in conjunction with Investec Asset Management, looks at the challenges affecting fund distributors. Jonathan Polin, group chief executive officer for Ashcourt Rowan, explains how combining a face-to-face approach with new digital solutions could be the way forward.
Fund manager reaction to the recent European Central Bank interest rate cut and an introduction of a bond-purchasing stimulus ranged from, too little, too late, to praise for exceeding expectations.
