Many funds with high allocations to bonds may not be as balanced as their name suggests, and investors need to be aware of the risks

Wealthy individuals tend to make confident property investors, but they still value solid advice which can help them maximise returns

Capital values in commercial property have fallen, but yields remain high and prime locations continue to attract investors

Guy Monson, CIO of Sarasin & Partners, discusses with PWM which factors led the bank to become pioneers in thematic investing and evaluates how the concept has fared

The popularity of hedge funds and high yield investments will rise and fall, but the thematic approach appears to be a trend with staying power

Dynamically managed multi-asset portfolios that are goal-oriented and risk-targeted could be well suited to today’s volatile markets

The likelihood of high levels of inflation in the short term seem remote, but portfolios must be positioned so that they are protected from its longer term risks

European ETFs may continue to attract record inflows, but the synthetic vs physical debate is gathering pace, while some commentators are questioning the levels of risk these vehicles contain