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Head of the Schroders multi-manager operation Andrew Yeadon is confident the team has the skills and experience necessary to outperform in the UK market

Following a 30% fall in the value of the dollar in recent months, currency managers are demonstrating their ability to beat their benchmark and add significant value to a portfolio

In the aftermath of the bear market, a valuable means of generating returns to investors is being overlooked

There are unlikely to be any surprises among the top three finishers this year but fourth spot is up for grabs and cup competitions could see silverware on its way to Aston Villa, says Lawrence Gosling

With a new sponsorship deal in place with fund manager DWS Investments, Aston Villa manager David O'Leary is hoping for an even better finish than last year's sixth place

Environmental pressures, economic growth and concerns over energy security are already driving the rapid development of energy alternatives for the global marketplace

The accession of 10 new member states to the European Union means superior future growth prospects not only for the enlarged region but for global investors too

Japanese equities are some 72% off their 1989 peak but as reform takes effect and the consumer starts to spend again there are plenty of investment opportunities in the market

The introduction of the five-year Central Bank Selling Agreement and launch of the World Bullion Securities Exchange Traded Fund on the LSE are two factors that have improved the liquidity and depth of the gold market

Increasing demand for oil from markets such as China is helping make the outlook for oil and gas companies better than it has been for some time