Investing

The Investing section combines market analysis with expert forecasts and investment strategies. It aims to help readers—from novice investors to professionals—make informed decisions across asset classes, regions and market cycles.

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IPO: why go public?

by Sandy Campart, Director of IUP Banque Finance Assurance de Caen The main objective of an IPO – In...

5th December, 2019

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Gold for the Blockchain Era

By Andreas Ruf, the CEO of InfiniGold. Gold’s unrivalled price stability makes it one of the most ri...

5th December, 2019

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Green & Social Impact Bonds and Environmental Swaps

By Harry Merrison, Investment Manager at Kingswood The rise of green bonds coincides with increasing...

27th November, 2019

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Can voluntary corporate (in)actions lead to mandatory retribution?

By Matt Ruoss, CEO, Scorpeo. Voluntary corporate actions are often considered to be an inconsequenti...

23rd November, 2019

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Investment opportunities in Emerging Markets

Sean Thompson, Managing Director of CAMRADATA In the past when investors considered Emerging Markets...

21st November, 2019

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What Is a Robo Advisor and Why Is It Advantageous?

If managing your investments is an overwhelming task or if your schedule does not allow you to monit...

14th November, 2019

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Five things to do before investing in peer-to-peer property development lending

By Frazer Fearnhead, CEO and co-founder of peer to peer lending plaform The House Crowd  Debt-based...

12th November, 2019

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Are trade wars ever good, or easy to win?

Scott Ingham, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management, the asset management arm of Ha...

10th November, 2019

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How the UK Investment Landscape is Helping Alleviate NHS Load on Mental Health

Smart TMS announces a total investment of £800,000 led by venture firm Hambro Perks Smart TMS is the...

7th November, 2019

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10 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Investment Manager

Why isn’t more of my money in low-cost ETFs? This is at the core of what is plaguing our industry. I...

30th October, 2019

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Private equity fund performance dips in 2019

eFront’s latest quarterly data shows that LBO funds have maintained a high level of performance, wit...

25th October, 2019

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Is Profitability Necessary for a Good IPO?

By Bill Stewart Making profits is the goal of every young business—or is it? 2019 has seen a record...

24th October, 2019