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Despite what some providers would like you to believe, there is nothing mystical or even that new about the concept of 'absolute' return funds - they have been around in one form or another since the advent of pooled funds

While default rates in the fixed interest sector are expected to remain elevated over the next 12-24 months, valuations more than sufficiently compensate investors for the future economic environment and expected increases in defaults

Drastic changes in the investment universe have compelled managers to evolve their investment style, taking on a more flexible and pragmatic approach. Now more than ever, it is important for investors to keep an eye on the bigger picture...

The Options Campaign, launched in October 2008, aims to improve turnaround times and standardise the annuity transfer process with an electronic system. So far 15 providers, accounting for more than 90% of annuity business, have signed up to the scheme...

Multi-asset funds bring more flexibility to investing, though the similarities they share with multi-manager makes it imperative to understand the subtle differences

With frequent announcements of dividend cuts by companies, it is easy to see why the UK Equity Income sector is losing popularity. But many funds in the sector are still paying attractive yields

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