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Economic news  22-Oct-2008
BoE voted unanimously to cut interest rate 50bp with more reductions likely

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to lower interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.5% at its last meeting, but noted that interest rates cuts would not resolve the current problems in financial markets and that a significant increase in the capital of the banking sector would be required....
Asset Allocation  13-Nov-2008
Antonio Borges of HFSB notes outlook for industry

One outcome of the current financial turmoil could be increased regulatory scrutiny of the hedge...
Absolute Return  21-Oct-2008
Absolute returns: delivering capital preservation?

Absolute return funds currently offer attractive opportunities because they enable investors to...
In focus: Economic comment  04-Nov-2008
Equity de-rating complete but two year recession ahead

Research suggests that the UK is likely to enter a 1990s style recession with a protracted recovery...
Expert view  21-Nov-2008
Japan: the difference between unwinding and unravelling

The unwinding of the yen carry trade will have a negative impact on the Japanese economy, just when...
Comment  16-Nov-2008
Structured Products Roundtable Part 1

Financial Express' latest roundtable looks at issues facing the structured products sector, with...
Insurance bonds  17-Oct-2008
Global bonds follow fixed income to profits

Most asset classes have fallen sharply over the last 12 months but global government bonds have...
In focus: Lead article  17-Nov-2008
Brace yourself, this might sting a little

The economy may not be looking too clever, but the mantra for the optimistic investor should be...
Investment trust review  31-Oct-2008
Investment Trust Review - October 2008

Investor sentiment swings towards bargain equities...
In focus: Body article  17-Nov-2008
Welcome to the world of high Healthcare & Pharma exposure

As recession has become the mantra for global economists, funds mandated to maintain high equity...
Fund review  20-Nov-2008
Unit Trust & OEIC Review: November 2008

Not waving but drowning...
Offshore Investments  17-Nov-2008
The future’s bright, the future’s Indian

Indian dividend yields could be a silver lining to the cloud hanging over MENA funds....
Pensions  20-Oct-2008
Time for an ethical pension?

Salting away money in a pension plan is a must for many people, given these uncertain economic...
Regulation  17-Oct-2008
No room for movement

Industry commentators are doubtful the Chancellor of the Exchequer can afford to make significant...
AIC sector analysis  15-Oct-2008
Report: AIC Europe

The 11 constituent investment trusts in this sector are required to have at least 80% of their...
IMA sector analysis  13-Nov-2008
Report: IMA Japan

Japan has stepped into the spotlight over the last month after over a decade in the dark, which is...
Tax shelters  08-Sep-2008
A fairer playing field

Investors seeking income via closed ended-funds should soon have more fund choice if the...
Fund selection  11-Nov-2008
Fund in Focus: Trojan Income

This fund employs an aggressive stance towards defensively positioned stocks offering a good entry...