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Baillie Gifford's James Anderson has bought into the Italian stock market for the first time in years, claiming Italy is in a better financial position than the UK.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) is advising members with modest investments in US securities to avoid signing up to FATCA, in the same week as the IMA called for a further delay to the deadline.

Brewin Dolphin's John Newlands explains why investors should stick with veteran managers even when new and exciting opportunities enter the market.

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Some Barclays shareholders are expected to vote against the pay of its top executives at the bank's annual general meeting on Friday.

Adviser firm Dennehy Weller & Co has launched a research-based fund platform for self-directed investors.

Despite its roots across the Atlantic, Franklin Templeton is best known in the UK as an emerging markets specialist and, since its acquisition of Rensburg, for its UK equity capabilities.

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The FSA has flagged up a number of consumer risks associated with exchange traded products (ETPs) in a fact sheet published today.