Central bank action 'challenges building blocks' of portfolios

FTAdviser's special projects editor David Thorpe was joined by Iain Stealey, chief investment officer for international fixed income at JP Morgan Asset Management, James Klempster, investment director at Momentum Global Investment Management, and Alex Chartres, who jointly runs the Ruffer Total Return fund, to discuss the state of the fixed income market.

TISATAAFL

Not that there aren’t enough acronyms flying around the investment world already, but today I will reference a lesser known one – only to debunk it. TANSTAAFL: “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”.

Investment Week - Big Question

What would investors like to see from the Chancellor's Budget on 11th March

Market Update from James Klempster, CFA

The Great Disconnect?

There are few certainties in markets and economies these days and with most countries globally facing what could be the worst economic collapse in the post-war era, it is surprising to see markets and most risk assets continue their remarkable rebound.

Market Update from James Klempster, CFA

Looking Forward

The Midsommar celebrations coincide with the middle of the year and I find it a great time to reflect on the prior 6 months and what the second 6 might bring.

Market Update from James Klempster, CFA

Playing the odds

While markets continue their remarkable rebound, the most important event for many people this month will be the return of the Premier League.

Global Matters: Viewpoint

James discusses the Passive vs Active management debate

Market Update from James Klempster, CFA

The SpaceX Factor

On Saturday night at 22:11 hours I was fortunate enough to see the International Space Station (ISS) blazing across the darkening London skyline at 17,000mph.