Ima Jackson-Obot

2 months ago | ftadviser.com | Ima Jackson-Obot

For many in the investment world, small-cap stocks allow the investor access to the real UK economy, not the FTSE 100, which is mainly international firms, reliant on international markets and economies. So any fluctuations in inflation and interest rates are bound to feed through more directly to this type of stock, more so than the larger firms.

Jan 30, 2025 | ftadviser.com | Ima Jackson-Obot

After engaging with this content, which carries an indicative 60 minutes of CPD, you will be able to: Explain what rising gilt yields mean for fixed income investing Describe how to build a resilient fixed income portfolio Explain how to help fixed income investors in tough economic times After engaging with this content, which carries an indicative 60 minutes of CPD, you will be able to: Explain what rising gilt yields mean for fixed income investing Describe how to build a resilient fixed...

Nov 27, 2024 | ftadviser.com | Ima Jackson-Obot

After engaging with this content, which carries an indicative 60 minutes of CPD, you will be able to:Explain the outlook for US equitiesExplain how Donald Trump's policies may affect UK and global equitiesDescribe the outlook for ESG investingAfter engaging with this content, which carries an indicative 60 minutes of CPD, you will be able to:Explain the outlook for US equitiesExplain how Donald Trump's policies may affect UK and global equitiesDescribe the outlook for ESG investing

May 29, 2024 | ftadviser.com | Ima Jackson-Obot

As sustainable equity funds have evolved over the years, with the industry becoming larger and more mature, so too has their role in a portfolio. Despite having had a mixed performance over the years, according to investment experts they can offer a portfolio further diversification. Regulatory developments, while aimed at tackling greenwashing and 'greenhushing', is also expected to help consumers understand how these sorts of funds work. This guide is worth an indicative 60 minutes of CPD.

Feb 27, 2024 | ftadviser.com | Ima Jackson-Obot

Availability of climate data from private markets remained patchy in 2023, according to a study by Hymans Robertson. This left defined benefit and defined contribution asset owners with gaps in their decision-making process and at risk of seeing their own climate reports failing to meet regulatory standards, warned the report.