Fund managers consistently fail at market timing despite claiming expertise, reveals the largest global study of mutual fund performance. While stock picking skills vary by country, timing abilities are universally poor across 21,000 funds in 35 nations. New research challenges industry claims about professional investment skills and fee justification.
UK councils are under severe financial strain, with services like libraries and social care facing cutbacks. At the same time, hidden costs such as council pension fund fees are draining millions from local budgets. This article explores how austerity, rising demand, and opaque investment charges are combining to push local authorities to the brink, leaving residents to bear the impact of shrinking public services.
Robin Powell
4 days ago9 min read
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