St James’s Place: Most of our funds are failing to deliver value on performance September 27, 2024 In total, 30 of the 39 funds run by St James’s Place were deemed to be lagging in their performance according to the company’s latest Assessment of Value report. Asset managers are required to publish an Assessment of Value report annually by the Financial Conduct Authority, where they must assess their funds on seven different principles with [...]
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Euro 2028 chiefs rule out adding new venue following Casement Park decision September 18, 2024 The absence of any games in Northern Ireland is an embarrassment for the five home FAs and the government.
Lack of financial advice holding back 24.6m people across the UK September 12, 2024 A new report from St. James’s Place has suggested as many as 24.6m people in the UK are missing major life goals due to a lack of financial advice. The figures, from one of the UK’s largest wealth managers and advice providers, were published as the first part of a survey of just under 12,000 [...]
Brooks Macdonald pledges ‘simpler’ business as it offloads international arm for £50m September 12, 2024 Money manager Brooks Macdonald has said it would simplify its business and “reignite growth” as it offloaded its international arm to Canaccord Genuity for £50m. In its annual results for the year to June 2024, the London-listed wealth management outfit said its funds under management had risen seven per cent to £18bn despite shedding some [...]
Aussies in town as England white-ball team looks for rebuild September 11, 2024 It seems like we’ve only just stopped talking about English cricket and indeed we had – the Test series finished less than 48 hours ago – but it’s already back on the agenda today as the white-ball side get set to face Australia across T20 and ODI series. Marcus Trescothick is standing in as coach [...]
What’s On in London in September 2024 September 3, 2024 As summer fades and the crisp breeze of autumn begins to fill the air, London prepares for an exhilarating September packed with cultural and sporting events, festivals, and unique experiences. Whether you’re a local, worker or a visitor, the capital offers an unrivalled array of activities to make the beginning of this autumn unforgettable. From [...]
The Capitalist: City boys fight for £1k Oasis tickets as corporate demand explodes August 29, 2024 Oasis tickets look set to be the hottest corporate perk next year, with firms already splashing out for packages, The Capitalist has learned.
St James’s Place: How high fees hide the wealth manager’s real performance August 28, 2024 Investors who want to know how a St James’s Place fund compares to any other vehicle in the market have a problem: they just can’t do that. Traditionally, funds can be compared by taking into account the performance of their assets, minus the fees on the fund, and comparing that with other funds in their [...]
St James’s Place: UK’s largest wealth manager kicks off share buyback August 27, 2024 St James’s Place has kicked off a fresh share buyback programme as the UK's largest wealth manager looks to bounce back from a tough year.