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Performance fees have traditionally been charged only by hedge funds and institutional funds, but increasingly more ‘plain vanilla' vehicles are as well. Investors need to understand charges as they affect returns

Swip property manager expects bricks and mortar market to recover during 2010

Thomson's more aggressive direction on fund leads Global Opps to medium-cap sector

Being a shareholder in a listed company, including an investment trust, is not just about the potential returns. Investors have responsibilities, such as voting rights, that should be considered carefully

As the worlds of accounting and politics collide how can we ensure greater transparency in the private-equity industry? Are fair value standards exacerbating the credit crunch?

Although equities have received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as investors start to look towards more riskier asset classes, the credit market could offer an even better investment

As 2009 dawned, many expected swift and decisive changes to the regulation of the banking system.

This week's graph analysis looks at falls in GDP in Asia over the last three recessions

This year, Alistair Darling's Budget did little to encourage savings. We explain some areas of concern

Global bonds have provided benefits for UK investors in terms of higher returns and lower volatility versus gilts over the last 10 years