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Royal London: Life after the Brexit vote; how were positioning the Governed Range
Like the majority of the market the Governed Range was positioned for a remain vote. Instead sterling weakened, bonds yields fell to historic lows, equities went up with overseas outperforming UK, and a number of high profile property funds suspended trading.
Schroders: Brexits double illustration of the problem with predictions
The run-up to the EU referendum on 23 June featured some pretty extreme claims and predictions from both sides and indeed from a variety of people watching on the side-lines. And yet, if anyone suggested at the time the UK market would rise some 15% in the three months following a vote in favour of Brexit as a chart from our friends at Financial Express has shown then, here on The Value Perspective, it must have passed us by.
Aberdeen latest: Diversification in a post Brexit world
Welcome to the first of our monthly round-up emails where we share with you the latest views from our in-house economists and fund management teams. Our top pick this month comes from fund manager Mike Brooks who discusses the need for diversification in a post-Brexit world.
Panacea Adviser Sentiment Survey: 58% of advisers say Brexit will not impact their business
Almost 60 per cent of financial advisers are confident that the UKs planned departure from the EU will not have a negative effect on advice firms.
FundsNetwork: Money Markets continue to dominate sales post Brexit
The Short Term Money Market and UK Money Market sectors continued to lead the sales charts in July as post Brexit uncertainty rocked investor confidence, the latest FundsNetworkTM data shows.
BNY Mellon: Why 'brexit' could be just the beginning of Sterling's problems
Insights Paul Lambert says the UKs current account deficit and declining status as a perceived safe haven could put further pressure on the pound in the coming years.
Aberdeen Asset Management: Brexit: Life goes on
Following a historic vote in the recent EU referendum, Richard Dunbar, Senior Investment Strategist at Aberdeen, highlights the need for diversified portfolios in a time of uncertainty.
BlackRock: After Brexit: Eurozone big four go to the polls
Just days after UK voters shocked the world with their decision to exit the European Union, Spains general election on Sunday kicked off a 15-month run during which the Eurozones four-largest economies hold critical votes.
Brexit smoke and mirrors.
Remain seem to have forgotten that the referendum has actually taken place and the BBC is still pushing their case for a second referendum.
Schroders: Britain votes for Brexit; but where do investors go from here?
Gareth Isaac, Fixed Income Fund Manager, explains why now is the time that the UK's fight for growth really begins.
Gam: EU Referendum Results
So the result is in and the Great British public have on balance decided its in the UKs self-interest to go it alone outside the confines of the EU. It would seem that the desire to vote on the two topics of immigration and perceived sovereignty issues was the swing factor rather than focus on general economic benefits. The more recent polls were pointing to a win for the Remain camp so this comes as a real surprise. Even the betting odds throughout this EU referendum debate, which are historically far more accurate than the polls, had the remain camp to win from an early start. In my experience this certainly has to be the biggest miss that betting forecasts, polls and even markets have made collectively.
Fidelity's Kevin O'Nolan: Brexit - Central bank action likely
With Britain voting to leave the EU, we are likely to see significant volatility particularly for UK assets - the market having almost completely priced in a vote to remain. The FTSE 100 will open sharply down, with the futures off almost 9% and sterling has already fallen more than 10% to the lowest level since 1985. Other major currencies look to have been relatively well behaved; while the euro initially fell in early morning trading against the dollar, it has since strengthened. The Japanese yen briefly reached the 100 mark against the dollar on safe haven flows, but has weakened since possibly on the back of intervention by the Bank of Japan.
Schroders: Insights on the EU referendum
Visit our website throughout the day to find the latest news and views from a range of our investment specialists as they react to the results of the EU referendum.
BNY Mellon: Turmoil warning as UK votes for EU exit
The UK is to leave the European Union (EU). So what does this mean for markets and asset classes? Here managers from a number of BNY Mellon Investment Management boutiques outline what we may expect.
Keep calm & carry on
Like many people, I have been up since about four oclock this morning watching in fascination as this whole Brexit situation unfolds.
Aberdeen Asset Management: UK votes to leave the European Union
Earlier today, it was confirmed that the people of the United Kingdom (UK) have voted to leave the European Union (EU).
BlackRock: UK vote: out of Europe
The UKs momentous decision to leave the EU brings long-lasting political and economic consequences.
Fidelity International's Paras Anand on EU referendum + details of Dominic Rossi conference call
The vote by the UK electorate to leave the EU has certainly taken both the currency markets and stock markets by surprise. It is important to recognise the scale of moves that we are seeing are in context to a strong performance both by Sterling and by UK markets over the last week. Whilst the result will lead to political uncertainty which may lead to shorter term volatility in the markets, it is important to remember that such events impact the long term prospects of companies only at the margin.
Impact on pensions from Brexit vote Steve Webb, Royal London
Commenting on the impact on pensions of the EU referendum result, Steve Webb, Director of Policy at Royal London.
Fidelity: The results are in and we're out - what next for markets?
As markets digest the implications and the immediate volatility many investors will be considering what the impacts are for both the UK and beyond. In a live and interactive webcast, Fidelity Solutions' Nick Peters and Kevin O'Nolan will take your questions and look at where markets go from here. Today, 3pm.
Overseas property and finance specialist Simon Conn has the following thoughts on the referendum result
Although money markets could be unstable over the next few weeks as financial institutions take stock and evaluate Britains longer term prospects, it could be worth checking local property and exchange rates for potential investment opportunities. Interest rates do currently remain at an all-time low across the UK and Europe.
BNY Mellon: Cameron's own goal? UK votes to exit EU
The Leave campaign has claimed victory in the UK referendum, winning approximately 52% of the vote on an estimated voter turnout level of around 72%.
Gone but not forgotten Rathbones Investment Update EU referendum
Following yesterdays momentous vote, our investment research team has prepared an update on the initial market and political impact, and the longer-term considerations.
Prudential WebEx: EU referendum result an expert view on what it means
There is still time to register for our live WebEx. If youve already registered, were pleased to tell you that Andy Brown, Investment Director at PPMG, will also be joining the session. Were also adding a second session at 11am.
Architas: Positioning portfolios ahead of the referendum
Nathan Sweeney, senior investment manager, Architas: Anticipating challenging markets ahead, we began the Brexit countdown last December. Maintaining a neutral outlook we diversified our asset allocation to position our funds for a wide range of outcomes.
Fidelity: EU Referendum: Conference call with Dominic Rossi, 2pm Friday
This Friday at 2pm, Dominic Rossi, Global CIO for Equities at Fidelity International, will host a conference call to discuss the implications of the EU Referendum and the outlook for global equities following the result.
BNY Mellon: A countdown to the referendum
On 23 June, voters in the United Kingdom will consider a referendum on whether or not the nation stays a member of the European Union. Opinion polls currently report that decided voters are about evenly split between remaining and leaving, and the undecided share is still in the low double-digits. Our baseline is predicated on the assumption that the remain campaign wins, but we assign only a six-in-ten probability to that outcome.
Hear M&G's reaction to the referendum result A M&G webcast with Jim Leaviss and Steven Andrew
Join us on the morning of 24 June 2016 at 11:00 GMT (12:00 CET), for a webcast briefing by Jim Leaviss, Head of Retail Fixed Interest and Steven Andrew, Fund Manager in the Multi Asset Team.
M&G Investments: As investors, what should we be thinking about with the referendum looming?
M&G Investments does not have a single house view, but our investment teams have been monitoring the campaign closely and have shared some of their thoughts about the implications of the vote for investment.
Schroders Live - Brexit Special REGISTER NOW - 24 June 2016
On 23 June, the UK will vote on whether they should leave or remain part of the European Union. Join Schroders on the day of the results for Schroders Live - Brexit Special, when our panel of experts will be discussing the outcome of the vote, the potential implications on UK and European markets and what it could mean for investors.
Schroders Live - Brexit Special
On 23 June, the UK will vote on whether they should leave or remain part of the European Union. Join us on the day of the results for Schroders Live - Brexit Special, when our panel of experts will be discussing the outcome of the vote, the potential implications on UK and European markets and what it could mean for investors.
Plain English Finance: Brexit vs Pensions
Osborne and the Treasury are currently claiming Brexit 'could cost pensioners £32,000' whilst the 'leave' camp claim 'new EU rules will cost British pensioners £400bn': Both statements are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard and we must not take any of these sorts of statements seriously.
Brexit referendum: An M&G webcast with Jim Leaviss
Join us on the morning after the Brexit referendum, at 11am on Friday 24 June, for a webcast briefing by Jim Leaviss, Head of Retail Fixed Interest at M&G.
M&G Investments Thoughts on the upcoming EU referendum
There has been a sharp rise in global focus on Brexit risk in recent weeks, and we expect this to continue and even to increase in the run-up to the vote.
R Musings: Britain Prepares to Vote
This time next month, the UK will be preparing to make a decision in the long-awaited EU membership referendum. The uncertainty leading up to the vote is reflected in the investment markets - and so, whether Britain opts to Leave or Remain, we'll look forward to the decision having been made in order to regain some stability. Welcome to our May newsletter.
M&G Investments: Fixed Income Masterclass with Asset.tv
In this Masterclass on Fixed Income, two experts discuss where the value lies in fixed income, issues facing the fed, the Brexit and presidency issues.
Treasury banks on UK numeracy levels to win the Brexit vote
Algebra was never my strong point at school. I have just about managed to lift my jaw from the floor after attempting to understand and draw succour from the impressive equation issued by George Osbornes HM Treasury analysis: the long term economic impact of EU membership and the alternatives.
BNY Mellon: Market Mavens: The sterling slump: whats next?
After Boris announced he was backing Brexit, sterling suffered its biggest slump in six years. Our Market Mavens discuss.
Five common myths of Brexit dispelled in Rathbones report - myth 4
Public finances: The fourth myth is that the UKs public finances would improve substantially if it leaves the EU. A simple calculation suggests the country would be £9 billion better off in the current tax year if it did not have to make contributions to the EU.