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In recent times, ethical investing has moved further and further into the investment spotlight, and with more mainstream exposure comes greater investment choice

As the rest of the world's stock markets are tumbling, the Asian region looks set to pick up growth this year. The reason is China. Understanding how the Chinese market handles the problems will therefore be vital for understanding how many markets will...

While central banks and governments have started to think about how they might navigate a return to normality, there is little evidence that an exit is imminent

Take a moment, investors, to mark the fall 20 years ago of the Berlin Wall - a visible, tangible end to an era, delivered in a few short episodes of confusing, inspiring, gut-wrenching events. The so-called experts fell silent, while the masses gained...

The youthful absolute returns sector has had a meteoric rise in popularity, but what does absolute return actually mean?

Huge levels of government debt and elevated unemployment make the outlook challenging for the consumer. Public sector cost cutting will only compound the issue

What are the practical implications for providers of the FSA statements on structured investment products?

The Asian hedge fund industry has changed dramatically in the last decade - from small players with limited means of hedging to a powerhouse offering a range of strategies

The ‘value' approach to investing in investment trusts is not without its risks, but the potential returns are mouth-watering

With the shadow Chancellor proposing means testing on CTFs and the present Government giving little backing to investment trust saving schemes for children, what does the future hold for a child's future?