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The vast majority of the public are seeking greater security in their investments after a summer of uncertainty and loss. There is an abundance of products in the retail investment market that offer a guarantee and some security

In October 1991, the rules on fund of fund unit trusts changed so one could buy underlying funds at ...

With the world embroiled in a climate flux, companies are beginning to change their investment strategies, with the consumption of natural resources such as water making an impact on decisions

Hybrid 130/30 (or 120/20) funds will explode in popularity, rising from $140bn in 2007 to nearly $2t...

Which is better for retirement - to stay invested in different asset classes, or to buy an annuity? While each option has advantages and disadvantages, there are other alternatives

In a rare act of generosity, the government started the child trust fund (CTF) scheme in the 2003 bu...

The ifs Student Investor Challenge aims to educate children about the principles of investment and how the stock market works by offering them an opportunity to compete for top prizes with other national teams

Recent Defaqto research revealed that demand for well-equipped financial advisers to deal with the offshore market is set to grow. It is clear that many of the myths surrounding offshore - that it is complicated, expensive, unregulated, for tax evasion...

Gifting to pensions is one way to ensure that money left to grandchildren will not be swallowed up by inheritance tax - with the added benefit that the money will be preserved for them until they may need it

Insurance companies have seen a 30% increase in hedge fund managers seeking cover against potential ...