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Special Report: What is driving Brazil?

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

As Brazil overtakes the UK as the world’s sixth largest economy, Maria Merricks looks at the key drivers behind its investment potential.

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Why should you invest in rare earth metals?

Bill de Lucy, managing director of Fyfield Metal Assets, explains the rationale behind investing in rare earth metals.

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

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Multi-managers: The megatrends shaping our investment calls

Joanna Faith asks three fund selectors which themes are dominating their long-term investment decisions.

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

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Why invest in the renminbi

Helen Lam, manager of the Allianz RCM Renminbi Currency fund, argues the case for one of the world’s most undervalued currencies.

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

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Are EISs suitable for your clients?

The EIS has a cocktail of tax benefits and, of course, it is most appropriate for someone who can make use of the maximum tax breaks.

Investment Week | 09 Jan 2012

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How will election year impact markets?

Jenny Cosgrave looks at how elections in the US, France and Russia will affect investment opportunities in these countries.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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Spreadbury on what 2012 holds for bonds

Ian Spreadbury, senior portfolio manager of the Fidelity Strategic Bond fund, gives his predictions for a challenging year ahead.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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Is Indonesia 2012’s bright spot?

After a year of surging valuations, Maria Merricks looks at whether there is still value in Indonesian shares.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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Revealed: Multi-managers' favourite funds of 2011

Multi-managers reveal the funds that helped them navigate their portfolios through a difficult 2011.

Investment Week | 22 Dec 2011

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Albanians, Harry Potter and News Corpse: A-Z of 2011

Investec manager Max King presents an A-Z of the major themes that have shaped the investment world throughout 2011.

Investment Week | 20 Dec 2011

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Jupiter manager: My postcard from Japan

Dan Carter, deputy manager of the Jupiter Japan Income and Japan Select funds, reports back from his recent trip to the country.

Investment Week | 20 Dec 2011

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Why clarity in the eurozone will boost M&A activity

Invesco Perpetual fund manager, Jonathan Brown, on why he expects a pick up in M&A activity in the smaller companies sector next year.

Investment Week | 19 Dec 2011

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The parable of four fund managers

Ian Lance of RWC Partners examines the pros and cons of four very different fund management styles.

Investment Week | 16 Dec 2011

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Three stars of a rollercoaster year

Ruli Viljoen, head of investment research at OBSR, looks back at this year’s key trends and reveals three of the best-selling funds of 2011.

Investment Week | 16 Dec 2011

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Majedie co-founder holds nerve in difficult markets

Flagship UK Opportunities fund invests in unloved names with encouraging growth prospects.

Investment Week | 12 Dec 2011

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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.

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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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