Asset managers M&G and Standard Life see billions pulled out of funds in sign savers are shunning active stock-pickers By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:49 GMT, 10 March 2020 | Updated: 22:49 GMT, 10 March 2020 Two of Britain’s biggest asset managers saw investors pull billions of pounds out of their funds … Read more
ALEX BRUMMER: Why the Coronavirus crisis could restore trust in active fund managers By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:50 GMT, 10 March 2020 | Updated: 22:50 GMT, 10 March 2020 There is no escaping the reality that it has been a terrible time for active fund management. But it is possible that … Read more
While investors watched their portfolios with concern as stock markets dropped on coronavirus fears, some funds and trusts climbed significantly. Recent weeks have seen worries worldwide as the COVID-19 virus spread outside of China – and after brief bounce-back at the start of this week, shares are down heavily again yesterday and today. As has often been … Read more
‘The philosophy is quite straightforward; we invest into high quality businesses at attractive prices,’ says Stephen Yiu, chief investment officer of Blue Whale Capital. That superficially simple approach has paid off in spades for Yiu and the Blue Whale Growth Fund he heads, which finds itself in exalted company. Its performance since inception two-and-a-half years … Read more
I have £150,000 of investments, and I also look after my brother’s £300,000 portfolio on his behalf. We have held our investments with a big financial services provider since 2012. We’ve had several financial advisers during that time. After talking to a new ‘restricted’ adviser who offers investments via a large UK bank, I am … Read more
‘We missed them!’ Fans gush over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated return to the limelight as their attendance at next week’s Endeavour Fund Awards is confirmed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s attendance at the Endeavour Fund Awards at London’s Mansion House next week was confirmed today Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, … Read more