Aegon AM Stewardship Report reveals encouraging progress in diversity engagement
Aegon Asset Management’s UK Stewardship Code 2020 has revealed encouraging progress in companies striving to engage and improve on diversity issues. The Report*, which…
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WORKLIFE PARTNERS WITH MOUTHY MONEY TO HELP SME WORKERS ACCESS REAL-LIFE MONEY SUPPORT
WorkLife by OpenMoney, the employee benefits platform created for small businesses, has partnered with Mouthy Money to give SME workers tips…
Sell in May strategies “at risk of failing once again”
Investors gearing up to “Sell in May” this year are running the risk of missing out on returns as the UK – and global…
Central bank showdown: who will blink next in the taper standoff?
With more monetary policy decisions coming, the Bank of Canada has shown the way ahead for major central banks’ thinking by tapering…
Convertibles keep rolling off the assembly line: New deals continue to expand the market
The convertible bond market expansion shows signs of further acceleration this year, with deals now coming from…
Nearly two in five Brits plan to save a higher share of their income after the pandemic as attention shifts away from cash accounts
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Sustainable and ESG should be part of everyone’s investment goals
Sustainable and ESG-focused funds should sit at the heart of investors’ long-term portfolios now, with the seismic shift seen towards such mandates…
1 in 4 SMEs worried they won’t survive the year
A quarter (23%) of SMEs believe it is unlikely they will be in business beyond the end of this year as a result of the pandemic,…
Unique Financial expands risk control capabilities with specialist hire
Unique Financial Planning has appointed Sue Laver as Practice Supervisor and Risk Manager as part of its ongoing investment into adviser supervision and risk management. Laver,…
Keystone Property Finance launches new green mortgages incentivising landlords to make properties more energy efficient
Keystone Property Finance, the specialist buy-to-let lender, has launched a range of green mortgages that…
Jonathan Golan joins Man GLG as a Portfolio Manager – Credit
Man GLG, the discretionary investment engine of Man Group, today announces Jonathan Golan will join the firm’s credit team as a Portfolio Manager. With…
Italian bonds are in a ‘sweet spot’ for investment, but it won’t last – Aegon Asset Management
Investors might want to think again when it comes to Italian bonds…