Feature

A recent change in tax rules could lead investors to view closed-ended funds in a fresh light, writes Stephen Peters, senior investment trust analyst at Charles Stanley

INVESTMENT TRUSTS

At a conference last April, Jackie Beard, director of closed-end fund research at Morningstar UK, was horrified by some investment trust directors' lack of knowledge and awareness of the RDR. Over a year on, has she noticed any change?

PROPERTY

Wealth managers considering whether it is the right time to buy back into European equities are starting to take a closer look at European offerings that have been out of the spotlight in recent years.

CHINA

EQUITIES

ASIA

Despite negative press, structured products still form part of many wealth manager portfolios. Joanna Faith looks into their appeal.

Hugh Young is managing director of Aberdeen Asset Management Asia, as well as group head of equities and manager of several of Aberdeen's most popular and best performing funds. Here are ten of his golden rules for successful stockpicking, developed over...