The industry needs a fresh approach to portfolio construction and a new commitment to educating investors, writes Natixis Global Asset Management's Matthew Shafer.
As concerns mount over the health of UK savers’ retirement pots, a lack of confidence in markets is threatening to make things worse. According to a recent survey we undertook, for 70% of those profiled, market volatility is undermining their ability to reach their savings and retirement goals and eroding their expectations for future investment returns. The health of the UK economy is one of their top concerns. The majority (93%) said they were concerned with the UK’s financial standing, followed by global uncertainty (91%) and lingering European debt issues (85%). So, where are i...
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