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Strong yen will encourage more overseas acquisitions

Investment Week | 31 Jan 2012

In recent months we have observed a notable rise in ambition among Japanese corporate leaders, particularly in relation to the pursuit of opportunities in other countries.

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David Cameron at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos 2010

UK refuses to sign Merkel-led fiscal treaty

The United Kingdom was one of only two of the 27 EU member states to refuse to sign a fiscal treaty on budget discipline last night.

Investment Week | 31 Jan 2012

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Bond heavyweights short gilts amid warnings of ‘explosion’ in yields

Bond heavyweights have begun shorting UK gilts ahead of an expected correction, warning yields have reached ‘extreme’ lows.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 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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Time to debunk 'caring capitalism' myth

What the hell is ‘caring capitalism’? Apparently it is something to do with John Lewis and bankers’ bonuses.

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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The Big Question: What is the best way to add risk back to portfolios?

As investors start to take on more risk we ask managers for their strategies in this environment.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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IT landscape ‘transformed’ as govt relaxes dividend rule

UK-domiciled investment trusts have been granted greater flexibility in paying out dividends, with vehicles now able to distribute capital profits as income for the first time.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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Clegg urges 'faster' action on income tax threshold

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to urge the coalition today to "go further and faster" in implementing an increase in the income tax threshold.

Investment Week | 26 Jan 2012

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Gilt yields climb after UK GDP fall

Gilts are seeing prices fall and yields climb after the worse than feared decline in the UK economy was revealed this morning.

Investment Week | 25 Jan 2012

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MPC still unanimous on bank rate but predicts more QE

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) once again voted unanimously to maintain interest rates at 0.5% and keep the quantitative easing (QE) programme at £275bn in January, despite fears inflation may fall below target levels.

Investment Week | 25 Jan 2012

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UK GDP falls by 0.2% in fourth quarter

UK GDP for the fourth quarter of 2011 dropped by 0.2%, a worse than expected figure that will heighten fears of a double-dip recession.

Investment Week | 25 Jan 2012

Asian markets climb overnight as EU debt talks continue

Shares in Asia climbed overnight despite a stalemate in Europe as talks between Greek bondholders and politicians dragged on.

Investment Week | 24 Jan 2012

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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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