Life settlements part of alternative fixed-income universe

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Life settlements is a form of financing extended to an individual (usually a senior) backed by that person’s life insurance policy. A life settlement fund generates returns for investors by... Read more continue reading

What’s ahead for China’s markets in the Year of the Ox

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Investors keen to see whether China’s bull market can keep charging ahead in the lunar Year of the Ox will be focused on the sustainability of economic recovery and the... Read more continue reading

The enduring allure and sustainability of dividends

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The recent economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic provides another example of the resiliency of dividends. As in the past, they held up better than earnings, with the most... Read more continue reading

CPD: The outlook for interest rates in 2021

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Forecasting outcomes for the year ahead is challenging in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. This year, Chris Rands adopted an alternative strategy for determining where... Read more continue reading

China outlook 2021: Starting off the year on the right foot

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Despite the havoc caused by Covid-19, China started off 2021 on a much stronger footing than 2020. As the economic recovery gathers momentum and political tensions with the US ease... Read more continue reading

Evergreen launches ‘institutional-grade’ portfolio stress-testing to advisers

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In a world where a global pandemic can come out of nowhere and send investment markets plunging in synchronised panic, holding an investment portfolio is a stressful experience for not... Read more continue reading

Understanding the differences between ETFs, LICs and Unlisted Funds

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Listed Investment Companies (LICs) and Unlisted Managed Funds are all popular vehicle structures amongst investment managers to deliver portfolios to their clients. While there are similarities... Read more continue reading

Are growth style managers the safer bet long term?

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The past 12 months has provided an interesting short-term phenomenon where Covid-19 accelerated the flight to online shopping and remote communication technologies and food delivery services. Many growth managers exposed... Read more continue reading

Podcast 13: Could housing be the good news story for 2021?

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Everyone loves a good housing story and it’s looking like 2021 could become a best seller. But at what cost? According to the numbers, we’re still in an economic hole,... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors announces climate transition engagement programme with commitment to divest from non-responsive companies

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva Plc, has announced its Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’. The investment firm... Read more continue reading