http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.fundweb.co.uk http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/richard-troue-a-lower-risk-way-to-offset-inflation/1071811.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/richard-troue-a-lower-risk-way-to-offset-inflation/1071811.article The M&G Inflation Linked Corporate Bond fund offers investers the chance to keep up with inflation with the full investment risks of equities. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/barings-stanion-us-equities-set-to-continue-to-lead-the-way/1071739.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/barings-stanion-us-equities-set-to-continue-to-lead-the-way/1071739.article After making an unprecedented number of changes to our asset ratings in March, April was always likely to be quieter as long as there were no significant changes in economic data or global markets. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:36 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/nic-cicutti-advisers-and-fund-managers-need-to-tackle-their-charges/1071650.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/nic-cicutti-advisers-and-fund-managers-need-to-tackle-their-charges/1071650.article Financial advisers and asset managers should use the cushion of rising equity markets to get their RDR charging structures sorted out. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/thesis-lally-is-abenomics-the-proverbial-white-knight/1071606.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/thesis-lally-is-abenomics-the-proverbial-white-knight/1071606.article Just as the rally in global stockmarkets was showing signs of cracking at the seams, along comes the proverbial White Knight to save the day. Last year it was ECB president Mario Draghi; this year it is new Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/philippa-gee-are-platforms-doing-enough-on-move-to-brilliant-clean/1071591.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/philippa-gee-are-platforms-doing-enough-on-move-to-brilliant-clean/1071591.article It was a joy to read the HMRC guidance relating to the taxation of fund rebates and the resulting correspondence about clean share classes both online and offline. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/mark-dampier-safe-as-houses-not-always/1071535.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/mark-dampier-safe-as-houses-not-always/1071535.article Residential property can appear an attractive investment but even with yields around 6 per cent, buy-to-let is not as good as it looks Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/vertems-dance-hedging-your-bets/1071490.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/vertems-dance-hedging-your-bets/1071490.article Doubt remains about how far the equity market can run given the positive performance so far over nearly the past year.Clearly, there still some risks that could cause the market to wobble and so what’s the best way to protect investors? Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/premiers-jennings-riding-the-wave/1071398.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/premiers-jennings-riding-the-wave/1071398.article Many market strategists at the start of 2013 predicted that this would be a strong year for equities Mon, 20 May 2013 08:07 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/imas-godfrey-i-want-to-move-as-quickly-as-possible-on-cost-changes/1071352.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/imas-godfrey-i-want-to-move-as-quickly-as-possible-on-cost-changes/1071352.article When I posted my last blog suggesting a new way of explaining costs and performance to our clients in simple, once-and-done, pounds and pence figures, I wanted to get feedback. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/cazenoves-le-jehan-golden-haze-why-were-adding-to-gold-equities/1071324.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/cazenoves-le-jehan-golden-haze-why-were-adding-to-gold-equities/1071324.article I spent a happy day last week listening to some of the most celebrated value investors of our time, gathered together at a conference here in London. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:26 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/imas-navdeep-sidhu-regulators-should-avoid-ucits-rule-changes-for-changes-sake/1071289.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/imas-navdeep-sidhu-regulators-should-avoid-ucits-rule-changes-for-changes-sake/1071289.article As the Ucits regime celebrates 25 years, regulators need to ensure that any changes to the rules will bring benefits to investors. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/nic-cicutti-advisers-must-take-responsibility-for-products/1071272.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/nic-cicutti-advisers-must-take-responsibility-for-products/1071272.article Allowing advisers to pass the buck to providers would not do the industry any favours. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/sovereign-leaderships-leahy-why-im-keeping-my-equity-investments-on-a-very-tight-leash/1071232.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/sovereign-leaderships-leahy-why-im-keeping-my-equity-investments-on-a-very-tight-leash/1071232.article The latest Bank of England’s quarterly inflation report has done little to reassure myself – and a rising number of market pundits – who believe that deflationary concerns could come to unravel the recent rebound in equity markets. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:29 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/drucker-tune-out-gold-conspiracy-noise/1071177.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/drucker-tune-out-gold-conspiracy-noise/1071177.article When it comes to a good conspiracy theory, I can relish the rumors as much as the next reporter. But as for the swirl of innuendo surrounding the recent gold price collapse - I don’t buy it. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/ben-ami-why-the-super-richs-self-made-tag-is-misleading/1071145.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/ben-ami-why-the-super-richs-self-made-tag-is-misleading/1071145.article The current crop of super-rich did not accumulate their wealth through business acumen alone – good connections and ties with the state were also a vital element Wed, 15 May 2013 08:18 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/rlams-foden-why-unrated-bonds-are-less-risky-than-you-think/1071135.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/rlams-foden-why-unrated-bonds-are-less-risky-than-you-think/1071135.article There are many myths within bond markets that distort investors’ thinking and lead to sub-optimal portfolio construction, of which one of the most widely held is that unrated bonds are riskier than rated bonds. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/malcolm-kerr-the-rdr-100-days-on/1071106.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/malcolm-kerr-the-rdr-100-days-on/1071106.article Ernst and Young’s Malcolm Kerr looks at how the RDR regime is bedding in. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:39 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/mark-dampier-gold-has-not-lost-its-lustre-for-troy-trojan/1071098.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/mark-dampier-gold-has-not-lost-its-lustre-for-troy-trojan/1071098.article Sebastian Lyon’s Troy Trojan fund has lagged the markets due to its cautious approach but his lack of equity exposure should help deal with short-term economic difficulties. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:58 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/city-financials-himsworth-i-find-myself-crying-wolf-again/1071015.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/city-financials-himsworth-i-find-myself-crying-wolf-again/1071015.article Six months ago, I expressed a degree of caution with the market having risen so strongly. Well, six months further on, in expressing a cautious note, I find myself crying wolf again! Mon, 13 May 2013 10:12 GMT http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/ben-ami-short-termism-plagues-football-and-life/1070940.article http://www.fundweb.co.uk/blogs/ben-ami-short-termism-plagues-football-and-life/1070940.article This year’s Champions League final provides an uncanny example of football imitating life. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:31 GMT