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In volatile times, the term 'hedge fund' has become ubiquitous. But how much do even professionals understand about this means of investing?

Ssas are company pension schemes where members have greater control over investment decisions relating to their pensions, particularly the freedom to use the assets to invest in the business

Many emerging markets have learned lessons from the past and therefore have paid down external debt and accumulated massive foreign-exchange reserves. But what does this mean for emerging market debt investors?

In turbulent times, structured products have the flexibility to construct a fund according to market direction

Searching for the best annuity rate no longer needs to be as complex. How can advisers source the best quote and overcome the hurdles of the annuity application process?

As we celebrate the centenary of the State pension, has it done its job of lifting pensioners out of poverty?

A rebrand, a marketing campaign and a story to tell, newly renamed Ignis Asset Management is looking to steal a march on a market reeling from the effects of recession, marketing director Jonathan Polin explains

Absolute return vehicles may be a relatively new means of investing, but in the current economic downturn, these funds can provide a better means of preserving capital

With an ageing population and an increased need to enhance retirement income through equity release, the recent house-price decline is a concern to both retired and employed people alike

Traditionally when the value of paper money drops, gold rises. This recession is no different and interest in gold is gaining momentum