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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What is a Sinking Fund?

Origins of the “Sinking Fund” A Sinking Fund is a strategy that has not gained much importance even...

15th October, 2018

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The Beginner’s Guide: How Dividends Work

A dividend can be described as a certain amount of money paid by a company to its shareholders depen...

9th October, 2018

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Fees are the main obstacle preventing pension schemes from investing in hedge funds

38% cite high management fees as obstacle to investing in hedge funds 34% say lack of transparency o...

28th September, 2018

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When and How to Plan for Retirement

Retirement planning is not in top priority for individuals just starting their career. In fact, some...

28th September, 2018

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How are Brits financing their property investments?

Nearly half of the UK unaware of alternative finance products New research among more than 2,000 UK...

28th September, 2018

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Thomson Reuters and Moody’s Analytics partner on IFRS9 SPPI Solution for Fixed-Income Investors

Thomson Reuters has partnered with Moody’s Analytics, a leading provider of financial intelligence a...

28th September, 2018

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Later Life Advice Boom is ‘changing financial services’

Enquiries about long-term care and lasting power of attorney surge as more clients address the risks...

28th September, 2018

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IPO of SIG Combibloc – 10th Listing on the Swiss Stock Exchange in 2018

Today, the shares of SIG Combibloc Group AG (“SIGN”) were traded for the first time on SIX. The open...

28th September, 2018

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SEBA Crypto AG raises CHF100 million to build a FINMA* licensed Bank and Securities Dealer

*FINMA – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority SEBA Crypto AG (SEBA) has secured CHF100 milli...

27th September, 2018

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HSBC global asset management: How should investors interpret RMB Depreciation?

Recent spate of RMB weakness does not imply that the turmoil experienced in 2015 will be repeated ag...

27th September, 2018

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Young people are 21% less confident about retirement prospects than older generations – despite saving more

A new study has found that the younger people are, the less confident they are about their retiremen...

27th September, 2018

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Hermes Senior Economist discusses the challenges Italy is facing ahead of budget and fiscal deadlines

Silvia Dall’Angelo, Senior Economist, Hermes Investment Management: Italy is under special scrutiny...

26th September, 2018