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Is corporate debt a safer bet?

Investment Week | 06 Feb 2012

Hilary Brown, investment strategist at Alexander Forbes Wealth Management, looks at whether corporate bonds are a viable alternative for investors wary of government debt.

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Ashby's Answers: How can we cope with volatility?

Interest on deposits is a paltry 0.5% and 10-year gilt yields are 2.0%.

Investment Week | 06 Feb 2012

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.

Investment Week | 06 Feb 2012

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IMA: Net retail sales slumped 40% in 2011

Net retail sales slumped nearly 40% last year to their lowest level in three years, according the IMA's annual figures.

Investment Week | 03 Feb 2012

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Show your support: Why fund managers must fight back on fund charges

It is extremely hard for fund managers to raise their heads above the parapet in the current climate.

Investment Week | 02 Feb 2012

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Why equity income battle will hot up in 2012

The equity income space has always been fiercely competitive but is set to become a key battleground for fund groups in 2012.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

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Treasury calls for FATCA exemptions on eve of new proposals

HM Treasury is pressuring the US government for a ‘carve out’ on FATCA for low risk institutions, ahead of a draft paper due this week.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

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Boutique Focus: How is Guinness AM preparing for the future?

After a series of fund launches in 2011 and a recent push into the UK retail market, Natalie Kenway asks chairman and CIO Tim Guinness what we can expect from Guinness Asset Management over the next decade.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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Fund Manager Focus: OMAM's Stewart Cowley

Old Mutual Asset Managers’ Stewart Cowley has run the group’s £568m Global Strategic Bond fund since joining the company from Newton Investment Management in June 2009.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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IMA's Saunders: Why 'trading costs' campaign is misguided

Here's a New Year puzzle for you. Fund A has annual charges of 1.5%, and in addition incurs annual trading costs in its portfolio of 0.2%. Fund B also has charges of 1.5% a year, but its trading costs are 0.4% a year. Which is better value for money?

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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IMA launches delayed fourth managed sector

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has launched its fourth managed sector, Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares, after 13 funds submitted applications to join the group.

Investment Week | 25 Jan 2012

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Why now is the time to buy into equities

Managers are confident the recent sell-off in equities presents a perfect entry point to an asset class on the brink of a rally. Maria Merricks reports.

Investment Week | 20 Jan 2012

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IMA urges FSA to clear up 'grey' legacy areas

FSA rules around legacy assets are “unclear” and “incomplete” and could result in less transparency for consumers, according to the Investment Management Association (IMA).

Investment Week | 17 Jan 2012

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Revealed: The 20 most consistent funds over three tough years

First State’s Martin Lau has beaten stars including Invesco Perpetual’s Neil Woodford and Neptune’s Robin Geffen to see his Greater China Growth fund ranked the most consistent performer over the three years to the end of 2011.

Investment Week | 16 Jan 2012

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‘Tobin tax’ would cause radical remodelling of UK fund industry

The UK fund management industry faces complete transformation if the financial transaction tax – or Tobin tax – is implemented, commentators have warned.

Investment Week | 16 Jan 2012

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View from the Bridge: Investment biker

Being a long time motorbiker, I am very conscious of the ever present threat that comes from being unaware of what is in front of you.

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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