economy
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Active management and alternatives: building resilient portfolios in a changing world
In todayโs volatile and rapidly evolving investment landscape, advisers and their clients are looking for MPS solutions that can weather uncertainty while…
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What were the FTSE 100’s biggest risers and fallers in 2025?
After a few years in the relative doldrums, 2025 has been a pretty good year for investors in the UK stockmarket, especially…
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Why the return of M&A to the biotech sector is a big deal |International Biotechnology Trust
By Ailsa Craig and Marek Poszepczynski, portfolio managers of International Biotechnology Trust (IBT), for Wealth DFM After years of subdued deal-making, biotechnology…
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Simplifying success: how Vanguardโs MPS solutions can help advisers focus on what matters most
As advisers seek smarter, more scalable ways to deliver value for clients under Consumer Duty, Vanguardโs Head of UK Intermediary, Douglas Abbott,…
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Market Report: US investors choose to look on the bright side in a quiet week
US investors choose to look on the bright side this week, with analysis from Hargreaves Lansdown, highlighting how rate-cut optimism is supporting…
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Report finds BlackRock Bitcoin ETF sheds $21 billion in assets under management amid BTC price crash
Following Bitcoinโs sharp decline in November, U.S. spot-Bitcoin ETFs have come under renewed pressure, prompting redemptions at major funds and tactical rebalancing…
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Systemic intentions: Andersen LLP’s Ben Lee on how the BoE risks smothering the Stablecoin market it wants to support
The Bank of Englandโs new consultation on regulating sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins promises innovation, yet may instead shut it down. In this detailed…
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M&G launches active ETF range to redefine investor access backed by ยฃ350m initial investment
M&G Investments has today launched the first in a new range of active ETFs, marking the beginning of a broader roll out…
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AIC fund manager poll: Emerging Markets tipped for the top in 2026
According to the annual fund manager poll conducted by theย Association of Investment Companies (AIC),ย emerging marketsย are predicted to be the best performing region…
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New BlackRock study reveals that the UK could gain more than 11 million investors โ but confidence gap persists
โ A new nationally representative study of over 14,000 UK adults reveals a powerful opportunity to unlock the next generation of investors.…
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Invescoโs 2026 Equities Outlook: A growing case for diversification
As global equity markets head into 2026 amid resilience and rising uncertainty, investment specialists across Invescoโs UK, European, Asian, Emerging Markets, Global…
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Gold and silver boom: 2025 sees fastest surge since 1979
With gold and silver prices rising faster in 2025 than any year since 1979, first-time buying on BullionVault continues to run at…
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Building trusted partnerships: how Aberdeenโs MPS solution is helping advisers deliver better client outcomes
As managed portfolio services (MPS) continue to evolve from an investment โproductโ into a holistic, advice-led solution, Aberdeen Adviserโs Head of Investment…
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Latest update from the JOHCM UK Equity Income fund – performance, portfolio activity and dividend update
The JOHCM UK Equity Income Fund enters its latest update with solid outperformance, renewed momentum across several long-held positions, and an improving…
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Mitigation isnโt enough: MainStreet Partners’ Sette outlines the case for adaptation finance given climate risks
As parts of the UK faces flood risks again today and climate losses mount, investors can no longer afford to ignore resilience…
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UK venture capital funds launched since 2020 outperform US funds
UK venture capital market continues to perform well as UK funds launched after 2020 outperform US funds, and earlier vintages performed in…
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Will Santa deliver for investors this year? Fidelity analysis reveals Decemberโs track record for market cheer
Analysis from Fidelity International reveals the FTSE 100 has delivered a positive December return in 24 of the past 30 years, and…
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From volatility to value: dataโs new role in MPS
As markets grow more complex and client expectations rise, data-driven decision-making has become central to modern MPS design. From the shift toward…
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Fidelityโs Market Week: November ends the seven-month run and examines the Santa Rally and the case for diversification
November ends a seven-month run for global shares as investors reassess AI valuations and interest-rate expectations. Despite a soft start to December,…
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Fixed Incomeย outlook: Invescoโs Fixed income team sees aย strong case for bondsย in 2026
Economies across Europe and the US have shown their resilience as central banks reduced interest rates. Further reductions may follow. All this…



















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