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Podcast #103: What might Trump 2.0 mean for investing in the US? With Federated Hermes’ Mark Sherlock - Wealth DFM

Jan 15, 2025 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

Next week’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US marks the start of a new administration. Trump’s pro-growth agenda is certainly giving advisers and investment managers plenty to think about. But what might this incoming administration mean for investing in the US? Will Trump fulfil all the talk of cutting taxes, raising tariffs, easing the regulatory burden on businesses, deporting millions of immigrants etc?
UK gilt yields hit a range of highs

Jan 9, 2025 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

Written by Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter InvestorsA confluence of events has seen UK gilt yields hit a range of highs in the last 24 hours, with the 10-year yield touching 4.79%, the highest level since the GFC, and the 30-year yield at 5.35%, the highest level since 1998.
Private markets both a growth solution and a growth challenge for cost-constrained asset managers: Carne Group research

Dec 12, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

As asset managers look to capitalise on the private markets revolution, the development of new funds in core private asset classes is among their highest strategic priorities for revenue growth over the next two years. However, it is also proving one of the most operationally challenging strategies to implement, according to new research from Carne Group.
Artemis strengthens fixed income team with top-ranked high yield analyst

Dec 12, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

Newly appointed Artemis high yield specialist Haris Papadopoulos has been named the top-rated industrials analyst in the prestigious annual Institutional Investor rankings. Papadopoulos joined the firm last month and works with high yield fund managers Jack Holmes and David Ennett and high yield analyst Darcey Watson. His appointment means Artemis now has an eight-strong fixed income team, based at its Edinburgh and London offices and led by Head of Fixed Income Stephen Snowden.
Square Mile recognises CCLA Better World Global Equity Fund

Dec 12, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

CCLA Investment Management, the UK’s largest charity asset manager, has been distinguished by Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research with a Responsible-Positive Prospect rating for its Better World Global Equity Fund (BWGEF). The Square Mile rating is a respected and independent assessment widely used by financial advisers, wealth managers and investment platforms to inform their recommendations to clients.
Once upon a time in the west: Sharing his latest market analysis, Simplybiz’ Fabian Wiesner tells us why there’s room for optimism - Wealth DFM

Dec 10, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

By Fabian Wiesner, Head of Distribution Partnerships, Simplybiz 2024 is nearly gone already, and if, like me, you’ve spent most of the year looking at politics, markets, and regulatory announcements, all whilst trying to fit in being a good worker bee and a decent parent, you’ll agree that “phew” doesn’t quite cut it on the scale of relief. Or, alternatively, you’ll agree when I say, “That went quick”! So, what actually happened this year?
HSBC Asset Management 2025 Investment Outlook: “Spinning around”

Dec 10, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

As we enter 2025, HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) believes that the “soft landing” of lower inflation and resilient growth has materialized which should allow central bankers to continue with further policy easing and create a broadly supportive backdrop for risk assets in 2025. However, uncertainty around economic and trade policy has risen.
ECB set to cut rates by 25bp in December

Dec 9, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

By Michael Krautzberger, Global Chief Investment Officer Fixed Income at Allianz Global InvestorsEuro area data suggests that regional activity is slowing in Q4 2024, with surveys of manufacturing activity remaining weak and clouds also gathering in the service sector. Consumer confidence is waning and labour market data shows some deterioration, with surveys painting a picture of softening employment growth.
Quilter Cheviot focuses on REITs in third phase of investment trust engagement

Dec 9, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

Quilter Cheviot, the wealth manager, has announced the completion of the third phase of its long-term investment trust thematic engagement, focused on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). During this third phase, Quilter Cheviot met with a selection of the chairs, senior independent directors, investment committee members and non-executive directors of eight REITs and three open ended property funds.
Saltus appoints Andy Cawker as Chairman of its Asset Management division

Dec 6, 2024 | wealthdfm.com | Brandon Russell

Wealth management firm Saltus has appointed Andy Cawker as Chairman of its asset management division to support the firm’s strategic growth. With over 30 years of experience managing portfolios, cross-asset investment leadership and overseeing complex product groups, Cawker brings a wealth of knowledge to Saltus Asset Management and Saltus Partners LLP.