The rise of the DIY investor
Self-directed investing, where investors create and manage their own portfolios via an online platform, continues to grow as individuals are able to better control their investments and save on costly advisory fees
Corporate Bonds 2019
The 2019 boom in corporate bond issuance has been driven by both historically low funding costs and a move away from the traditional sources for funds, but will it last? Our Corporate Bonds special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores how corporate bonds are transforming the market from originally being seen as complex financial instruments to Netflix using bonds as a way to produce films and box sets. It explores the host of reasons why companies issue bonds, from overseas expansion to M&A. This report looks at what it will take for corporate bonds to become more commonplace among retail investors and if the coco bond ban should be lifted. Finally, the featured infographic analyses risk versus return when investing in corporate bonds in comparison to other mainstream assets.
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The final frontier: a corporate bond market open to everyone
The corporate bond market is the only major asset class that has been shut off from everyday investors, and dominated by institutions and the super-wealthy. Minimum purchase sizes of £100,000 or more and a pay-to-play institutional bias are at the root of the problem. However, one fintech is leading the digitalisation of the market, enabling everyone to access the superior returns on offer from this exclusive asset class.
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The new investment opportunities enabling individuals to grow their money consistently
Against a backdrop of widespread macroeconomic uncertainty and volatility, cutting edge investment strategies and technological innovations provide hope for investors. These new routes to growth will be showcased at a major event in London in March
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.