Royal London

The cyclicality of listed asset management businesses has been called into question as big names spring dividend surprises and attract the interest of UK equity income managers.

Fund managers are turning away from the IPO hype which has seen many companies list this year, to concentrate instead on ‘overshadowed' mid-cap stocks.

European peripheral debt has rallied this month, after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates and loosened monetary policy, but should investors cash in or buy more?

Overseas investors may abandon gilts in the run-up to the vote on Scottish independence, with volatility likely to jump as uncertainty increases.

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) saw strong flows into its funds during Q1, with income and bond products in particular attracting investor interest.

Royal London Group chief executive Phil Loney has called on the industry and regulator to come up with a "new form of advice" to service those at point of retirement and meet the challenge set by the Chancellor.

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