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US likely to suffer second downgrade – Merrill

Investment Week | 24 Oct 2011

The US is set to see another ratings agency strip it of its AAA-credit rating by the end of the year, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has predicted.

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Budget 2011 Blog: The 3Rs man or i-Pod George?

It is always dangerous for an opposition party to mix its metaphors when it criticises the Budget.

Investment Week | 23 Mar 2011

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VAT rate rises from 17.5% to 20%

The top rate of VAT has risen from 17.5% to 20% as the government looks to boost tax revenues to cut the UK's debt levels.

Investment Week | 04 Jan 2011

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Greenspan: US must cut deficit or face bond crisis

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believes the US must look to rein in its massive budget deficit or face the risk of a bond market crisis.

Investment Week | 15 Nov 2010

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California declares 'state of fiscal emergency'

The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has declared a fiscal state of emergency as lawmakers stall on delivery of a state budget, now more than a month overdue.

Investment Week | 29 Jul 2010

Goldmans' O'Neill says OBR is too bearish

Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill believes the Office for Budget Responsibility is being too cautious with its prediction of 2.6% growth in the UK next year, claiming the economy could in fact expand by more than 3%.

Investment Week | 24 Jun 2010

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Budget cuts will 'affect our whole way of life' - Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to deliver his starkest warning yet about the action needed to tackle Britain's budget deficit and public debt.

Investment Week | 07 Jun 2010

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Latham: Copenhagen failure has not affected long-term case for SRI

Henderson SRI manager says expectations of Copenhagen summit were unrealistic

Investment Week | 26 Apr 2010

Government changes position on private-placement market

The Government has changed its position on the private-placement market considerably according to parties involved in talks with financial services secretary Lord Myners.

Investment Week | 06 Apr 2010

In cider trading

The budget is always an exciting day for those of us in the financial services industry.

Investment Week | 29 Mar 2010

Managers delighted by Treasury’s proposal to relax VCT and EIS rules

Managers have welcomed Treasury proposals to relax the rules governing VCT and EIS investment.

Investment Week | 29 Mar 2010

Treasury summons bond houses over private placements

The UK’s largest bond houses will meet Financial Services Secretary Lord Myners this week as the Treasury looks to accelerate growth in the private placement market.

Investment Week | 29 Mar 2010

Industry welcomes consultation over new tax regime for trusts

The Government has announced a consultation into the tax regime for investment trusts, which will include rules on direct property investment.

Investment Week | 29 Mar 2010

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Budget 2010: Treasury considers relaxing VCT rules

The Treasury is considering relaxing the rules which govern VCT investment.

Investment Week | 24 Mar 2010

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Bootle says Budget will not ease short-term pressure on UK

Deloitte's Roger Bootle believes the forthcoming Budget is unlikely to lessen near-term pressures on sterling asset markets but he is optimistic about longer term prospects.

Investment Week | 16 Mar 2010

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Jupiter tops Alpha Manager provider list

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers employs the most FE Alpha Managers with 12 on the newly revealed list for 2012.

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Gosling's Grouse: Baying for blood

When a phlebotomist sticks a needle in a vein you pay attention. He or she has you just where they want you.

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FDR, Reagan, Clinton or Obama: When were markets strongest?

Three years into Barack Obama's term as US president, how do equity market returns under this administration compare with those seen under previous leaders?

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