Multi-asset: finding income in unusual places

Record low interest rates, stubbornly high inflation, rock-bottom returns from banks and building societies, and changing demographics have sparked an increasing demand for alternative sources of income. Income-hungry investors are realising that, to achieve a decent income stream, they now need to look beyond traditional income-producing assets. The harsh reality is that, if your client's money is tucked away in a typical bank or building society account, it is highly likely the value of that money is shrinking in real terms. Back in March 2009, interest rates hit a record low of 0.5...