Funds managed by Investment Association (IA) members reached a milestone figure of £10 trillion for the first time in 2021.

Fund manager and financial provider Abrdn has launched five new index-based, sustainable funds of funds to expand its MyFolio fund range which has £16.5bn invested.

A major investor survey has revealed that many are prepared to pay a premium for active fund management but also want professional advice to help them make the most of their portfolios.

I’ve been getting through an awful lot of printer ink recently. With our friends in Canary Wharf embarking on a publication spree this summer, the latest 114 pages to roll off my trusty HP LaserJet finished off yet another cartridge.