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Sharp economic slowdown
The UK economy has experienced a sharper than expected slowdown, as the latest GDP figures for the second quarter of […]
Julia Docker
Jul 25, 20121 min read


Slowing down M&G Corporate Bond inflows
Investors could be discouraged from investing in the popular M&G Corporate Bond fund, as the fund management group attempts to […]
Julia Docker
Jul 25, 20121 min read


Eurozone debt crisis says hello again
If there is one investment theme which threatens to scare investors at regular intervals, it is the eurozone sovereign debt […]
Julia Docker
Jul 24, 20122 min read


Market numbers: Friday 20th July 2012
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,651.77, down 62.42 points or -1.09% on […]
Julia Docker
Jul 20, 20121 min read


Retail investment products and independence
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are becoming an increasingly popular way for investors to access various investment markets. New research from […]
Julia Docker
Jul 20, 20121 min read


Seeking safe havens
At times of heightened market volatility, investors often seek safe havens for their money. Whilst no investment is entirely ‘safe’, […]
Julia Docker
Jul 16, 20121 min read


A place for ‘alternative’ investments
When constructing an investment portfolio, it is important to consider how much exposure should be given to ‘alternatives’. Away from […]
Julia Docker
Jul 16, 20122 min read


Market numbers: Friday 13th July 2012
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,666.13, up 57.88 points or +1.03% on […]
Julia Docker
Jul 15, 20121 min read


Slower Chinese growth
The latest economic growth figures in China show a slowing economy, continuing to grow but at its slowest pace in […]
Julia Docker
Jul 13, 20121 min read


The Blades share scam
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is warning shareholders in Sheffield United plc, the holding company for Sheffield United football club, […]
Julia Docker
Jul 12, 20121 min read


Diversification or “diworsification”?
Most investors understand the importance of diversification within their portfolios. Done properly, diversification across the main asset classes can significantly […]
Julia Docker
Jul 12, 20122 min read


Low gilt yields for years
A leading fixed interest fund manager has said that gilt years could stay at record low levels for years, should […]
Julia Docker
Jul 10, 20121 min read


Market numbers: Friday 6th July 2012
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,662.63, down 30 points or -0.53% on […]
Julia Docker
Jul 9, 20121 min read


No Olympic impact on equities?
A new survey has suggested that the London Olympics and Queen’s Jubilee will have no impact on the performance of […]
Julia Docker
Jul 5, 20122 min read


Market numbers: Friday 29th June 2012
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,571.15, up 78.09 points or +1.42% on […]
Julia Docker
Jun 29, 20121 min read


Key Investor Information Documents
The UCITS IV Directive is being implemented on 1st July 2012 and introduces something called the Key Investor Information Document […]
Julia Docker
Jun 29, 20122 min read


Our Investment Outlook for Q3 2012
We have now published our Investment Outlook report for the third quarter of 2012. Our quarterly Investment Outlook report sets […]
Julia Docker
Jun 28, 20121 min read


Confused platform policy from the FSA
The latest consultation paper from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on the subject of investment platforms includes both good and […]
Julia Docker
Jun 27, 20122 min read


Corporate Bond outlook
Citywire Wealth is this week reporting an outlook for corporate bonds which suggests limited upside potential and the chance of […]
Julia Docker
Jun 26, 20121 min read


Market numbers: Friday 22nd June 2012
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,513.69, down 52.67 points or -0.95% on […]
Julia Docker
Jun 24, 20121 min read
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