Architas

Architas and technology firm BirthStar has launched seven retail funds that follow an age-based strategy more commonly associated with default auto-enrolment (AE) pension funds.

From 600 ideas initially suggested by fund groups last year, Architas has selected six funds to watch in 2015 as part of the AXA Wealth Showcase fund range.

Which asset classes will flourish this year?

Architas has launched a fund of funds designed to offer investors exposure to alternative asset classes such as infrastructure and forestry.

‘How we are using alternatives to dampen volatility’

Multi-asset managers are reducing their UK equity positions on fears next May's general election could hit sterling and weigh on valuations.

The Big Question: What are the best alternative investment opportunities today?

The Big Question: Where are the opportunities in government bond markets now?

Architas is the latest group to slash pricing on its range of passive multi-asset funds as the price war in the tracker space continues to rage.

Assets on AXA Wealth's Elevate platform rose 31% to £8.4bn in the first half of the year, as the wider business approached break-even point.