Stephen Bird is replaced by current chief financial officer Jason Windsor on an interim basis while the board looks for a permanent successor.
Author Archives: Portfolio Adviser
Will the ‘Korea discount’ be closed by governance reforms?
While Japan has enjoyed the successes of corporate governance reforms, a similar campaign could be about to take place in Korea
HSBC AM head of world selection funds exits
Kate Morrissey will be succeeded by portfolio manager Nicholas McLoughlin.
Fixed-term bond funds double net inflows in 2023
Fixed-term bonds hit a sweet spot as investors took advantage of high interest rates.
St. James’s Place updates asset allocations amid ‘soft landing’ base case
The wealth manager’s confidence in global high yield and global EM equities has lowered.
A year on from the fall of SVB and Credit Suisse: US and European banks are diverging
A year on from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, European banks have put themselves in a promising position, according to investors.
Robeco launches Emerging Markets ex-China Equities fund
By eschewing China, the fund will allow investors to gain exposure to smaller emerging markets such as Korea, Taiwan and Brazil.
The income-generating trust sector trading at ‘ridiculous discounts’
Infrastructure trusts are now trading at steep discounts, but could they be overdue a re-rating as the investment case remains strong.
SJP’s Sarah Ruggins on the ‘wild ride’ from theory to practice
The head of multi-asset research discusses her experience of putting academia into practice in financial services,
Morningstar: Opportunities are increasing despite uncertain conditions
Plenty of opportunities for eagle-eyed investors to uncover, writes Mark Preskett.