Which European countries are using electric vehicles the least?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has the lowest electric vehicle use in Europe, according to Eurostat data North Macedonia takes second place on the list Turkey comes third New research has revealed the European countries using electric vehicles the least, with Bosnia and...
Three in five UK employees admit they haven’t called in sick despite needing to – MetLife UK new research
59% of employees say they haven’t called in sick even when they’ve needed to take time out of work to recover More than a quarter (26%) of employees would feel guilty that colleagues would have to pick up extra work if they took time off work sick 28% haven’t called...
Is ‘AI-washing’ on the rise? 560 UK-listed companies promoted AI use to investors this year
Investors need to be aware of ‘AI-washing’ - designed to give a bump to share prices Similar concerns over IFAs and wealth managers trying to take advantage of AI ‘halo effect’ SEC in the US previously charged investment advisers for making false and misleading claims...
CFA Institute report: Using unstructured data and AI in investing
Newly published research from the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center explores how generative AI tools are creating new opportunities for investing and innovative ways to leverage unstructured, alternative, and open-source data in the investment process. ...
Fixed Income in the News
Rate decision: BOE to balance uncertain politics, struggling households and a bearish bond market
By Gaël Fichan, head of fixed income at Syz Group The Bank of England (BoE) will reveal its latest policy decision this Thursday, expected to maintain interest rates at 5.25%. Investors are on edge, anticipating potential rate cuts as early as August due to mixed...
How do banks affect Fixed Income?
Central banks are constantly analysing the latest economic data to gauge. This includes when it would be prudent for them to cut rates, in order to stimulate economic growth in the various economies. With expectations of interest rate cuts happening in major economies...
What are the key opportunities and threats presented by Fixed Income exposure?
Join us for our next live webinar where we’ll be looking into Fixed Income investments along with our expert panellists from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Your MPS webinar invitationThe role of Fixed Income in supporting efficient MPS...
More Latest News
Propertymark reports fewer tenants in rent arrears
Propertymark, the UK’s largest professional body for estate and lettings agents reports signs that things are beginning to stabilise as it...
NAO report hammers pensions dashboards project failings
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) are set to spend £289 million delivering pensions dashboards (Source: NAO – Investigation into the...
Multi-Asset Investment Funds 2024: latest Annual Report is available NOW
We are delighted to announce that our inaugural report into Multi-Asset Investment Funds is now available to readers. Researched and...
Navigating the ethical aisle: How financial services can embrace fairness with the shopping cart theory
Written by Richard Farr, Non-Exec Director at Comentis The shopping cart theory (I know it’s a trolley, but I want to stick to the source...
Retailers cannot afford for the interest rate to hold for another consecutive month, expert warns
As the Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% in yesterday’s announcement, retailers cannot afford for the interest rate to hold...
To buy or to rent: soaring mortgage costs mean it’s almost 50% more expensive to buy in London
New research lays bare the challenges faced by prospective buyers in getting on London’s lucrative property ladder, with mortgage costs...
Inheritance Tax worries surge but survey shows only 26% of people are prepared with strategies
Survey Uncovers Concern: 45% of UK's Wealthiest Worry About Financial Stability for Next Generation Online demand for Inheritance Tax...
As Good as Gold with Aviva Investors
Gold is back! With prices this year hitting historical highs so far and year-to-date returns of over 15%, Nicole Lowe and Guillaume...
Industry professionals react to latest UK GDP figures
UK GDP figures have been released this morning, confirming a 0.6% rise in Q1 which hints at UK economy rebounding after posting its best...
First-Time Buyers Have Faced a £290 Monthly Mortgage Hike After Previous BoE Rate Rises
Today, the Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) took the decision to maintain the UK base rate at 5.25%. John...
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IFAM 128 | Spring forward | May 2024
Welcome to the May edition of IFA Magazine. As usual, within it we bring you a range of insight, analysis and information from experts across the profession. It’s all intended to support you and your teams, not just in what you do but how you do it. The considerable...
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GBI 44 | Opportunity and risk | April 2024
Hello, and welcome to the third issue of GBI Magazine this year. Tax year-end is now firmly in our sights, as we bring you yet another magazine full of exclusive content and valuable insights from industry experts. We kick things off with the second part of our...
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Multi-Asset Investment Funds 2024: latest Annual Report is available NOW
We are delighted to announce that our inaugural report into Multi-Asset Investment Funds is now available to readers. Researched and written by leading Compliance Consultant Tony Catt, this digital report focuses on global multi asset funds in 2024, bringing expert...
Trending articles
A Picture of the Property Market Post Leasehold Reform
Comment from the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) Written by Mark Wilson, Managing Director of myleasehold It l...
Mortgage and Property Investment Magazine | Issue 7 | May 2024
Mortgage & Property Investment Magazine
Spring into May Welcome to May’s edition of Mortgage and Property Investment Magazine where once again we will aim to bring advisors and b...
The Impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform bill on Landlords and the Commercial Property Sector
Comment from the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), Written by Katherine Simpson, Partner at Edwin Coe LLP The L...
What are the key opportunities and threats presented by Fixed Income exposure?
Join us for our next live webinar where we’ll be looking into Fixed Income investments along with our expert panellists from Legal & Gen...
Bank of England interest rates held at 5.25%: Mortgage and Property professionals share their reactions
After many 'will they, won't they' conversations since the previous announcement, the Bank of England (BoE) have kept rates at 5.25% which i...
1.3 million people relying on workplace schemes to access insured healthcare services
This morning’s report from the ABI – Growing Demand: increased use of health and protection services – for the first time shows how many peo...
Overcoming investment worries crucial for clients’ long-term wealth
By Ahmed Bawa, CEO of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Advisers play a crucial role in supporting their clients in improving their finan...
Podcast #79: Is it time to rethink property funds? With Gravis’ Matthew Norris
Property funds have certainly had more than their fair share of bad press over the years, like most asset classes. But with so much uncertai...
Canada Life completes £100m buy-in with Rathbones pension schemes
Canada Life has completed a £100 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction with the trustees of The Rathbone Group 1987 Pension Schem...
The Green Finance Institute launches green mortgage training programme to accelerate the decarbonisation of UK homes
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) is seeking to catalyse rapid growth in the UK green mortgage market by establishing a green mortgage train...