Ending plastic pollution – an ocean of opportunity On Earth Day 2018 (22 April), Neil Brown looks at global efforts to address plastic pollution and highlights companies driving innovation in packaging, sustainable plastics and recycling. Read more
Brexit caution should not delay rate hikes Yesterday’s (19 April 2018) comments from Mark Carney suggest an interest rate hike in May is not a done deal. David Roberts argues that with ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Brexit scenarios both ultimately resulting in inflation, rates need to rise. Read more
Europe: It’s Working Again Olly Russ takes a look at the numbers behind the European economic renaissance. Go
Liontrust Trading Update It has been a very successful and transformational year for Liontrust. We have delivered £1 billion of net inflows and a 61% growth in our AuM, reflecting the power of both our fund management and distribution capability and the investment we have made in these areas over the past few years. Read full update
The wary canary and the LIBOR OIS spread The US 3 month LIBOR OIS spread has widened since the start of the year, prompting questions about whether this is a sign of stress in the market for the wholesale liability financing of US banks. Phil Milburn analyses what has driven the widening and what this means for investors. Read more
The Big Interview, Investment Week Liontrust CEO John Ions speaks to Investment Week about acquisitions, diversifying the business, the shifting asset management landscape and and financial education. Read interview
Is green the new black for bonds? There was record issuance of green bonds last year and levels are expected to exceed $250bn in 2018. Kenny Watson analyses the investment case for this part of the fixed income market. Read more
Damaging ‘trade war’ still looks unlikely Earlier this month, Mark Williams commented that ‘Trade Wars’ volatility could throw up investment opportunities. Following last week’s announcement of Trump’s tariff plan, he explains why he still thinks market volatility will exceed economic impact. Read more
A postcard from Asia Fresh from seeing companies across Japan, Hong Kong and China, Simon Clements reports back on a region increasingly embracing the idea that ESG can drive long-term success. Read more
Durham and Liontrust agree partnership We are delighted to announce we have signed an initial two-year partnership deal with Durham CCC, which includes sponsorship of the Durham Jets and the Emirates Riverside’s Family Zone. We will support the development of the women’s game and become the Women’s Academy sponsor. Read press release
All eyes on the dollar Tracking the dollar over the next 12 months and beyond will likely give a better perspective on markets than daily newsflow, according to John Husselbee. Read more
Fraud alert We have become aware that members of the public have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to represent Liontrust. Targets have been contacted about recuperating losses from previous diamond investments in letters which appear to be from a genuine Liontrust officer.We would like to make it clear that these letters are in no way connected to Liontrust and we do not make any investments in diamonds. Read more
Interactive fund centre Explore our funds and their prices and performance in detail using our interactive fund centre. Go