The tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers has been marked by a predictable and perhaps also very necessary round of stock taking on the part of commentators, policymakers and the great and the good of the financial services industry. A decade on, the...
There is nothing wrong with a safety first approach to investment strategy. Indeed, many investors - perhaps the majority - will choose to hold tried and trusted assets over a long time frame in order to secure a predictable and reliable income, coupled with an...
Everyone’s investment portfolio is different. In some cases an investor will opt for a simple split between a cash-in-the-bank safety net and equities (purchased direct or as part of a fund) and perhaps some bonds. More commonly these day the portfolio might also embrace...
Despite occasional downturns, the residential property market represents a huge and dependable opportunity for anyone seeking income and growth, even over relatively short periods. But it's not always easy to secure a good deal. In areas where property prices are spiralling ever higher, buyers may pay...
The rapid expansion of the platform-based lending market has not only been good for businesses in search of capital but also for investors. The investor appeal of peer-to-peer lending – which comprises the largest share of the debt platform market – is straightforward. With Bank of...
Economically and politically, we continue to live in a very uncertain world. The financial crisis may represent little more than a fading memory to some, but it continues to cast a long shadow in the shape of low-interest rates, below par growth in the eurozone...