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To date UK investors have been reluctant to tap into structured products, but they should look at these again as they complement the equity funds and bonds investors currently hold, while allowing access to more esoteric assets

It is best for investors to have exposure in their portfolios both to structured growth investments and direct equity investments, though the proportion of each will depend on an investor's risk appetite

The FSA is continuing to receive criticism from industry bodies, with Aifa calling for the regulator...

UK analysts and fund managers have described the correction in Chinese equities markets as healthy. ...

Isa funds under management fell in January, according to the latest figures from the IMA. The as...

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Under Sipp legislation advisers will need to be careful they do not fall foul of its provisions, and show that they know the basic investment principles of building a portfolio within the wrapper

The current proposals for the National Pensions Saving Scheme have brought up a number of problems, not least the risk that employers may downgrade their current provision to save money

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Advisers and providers trying to promote pensions have to struggle against reams of incomprehensible legislation, rival investments such as property and the short-term attitude of consumers who have less money to save than earlier generations