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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Avaloq announces strong H1 2018 results[i], driven by increased customer activity and international expansion

Adjusted EBITDA at CHF 36 million as at the end of June. Group revenues up 8% year-on-year to over C...

14th September, 2018

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ABN AMRO again achieves high score for Dow Jones Sustainability Index

ABN AMRO is again one of the best performing banks on sustainability across the world. In RobecoSAM&...

14th September, 2018

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Scope assigns AAA (AMR) to Allianz Global Investors in management overlay services

Scope rates Allianz Global Investors GmbH as AAA (AMR) for excellent quality and expertise in manage...

13th September, 2018

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Norway’s hydro-power utilities set to shrink debt ratios faster on higher power prices, says Scope

Norway’s vertically integrated hydropower utilities are well placed to trim debt ratios faster than...

13th September, 2018

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Hermes: Letting the tide go out…

In his Q4 Economic outlook, Neil Williams, Senior Economic Adviser to Hermes Investment Management,...

13th September, 2018

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UK “sleepwalking” into pensions crisis due to rise of gig economy

Generation of gig workers facing huge pensions deficit, warns leading HR company  The UK is sleepwal...

11th September, 2018

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How To Prepare Your Child For College Life And Beyond

Parents often begin to prepare for sending a child to college very early by depositing a specific am...

10th September, 2018

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Study suggests investing in loans to SMEs may be less risky than high yield corporate bonds

New study shows loans to small and medium enterprises may provide higher returns for investors after...

10th September, 2018

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GLOBAL IMPACT INVESTING NETWORK: More capital required to achieve U.N. sustainable development goals

Impact investors must proactively target 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to help address a massiv...

8th September, 2018

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What makes a successful investor?

Zopa lifts the lid on the quirks commonly shared by British investors Brand new study reveals some i...

7th September, 2018

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deVere analyst: Historic bull run will continue, but prepare for market sell-off

The longest bull market rally in history has further to run – but investors may wish to start to bui...

7th September, 2018

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Emerging hedge funds need flexible fees and robust marketing to raise capital

New research from GPP, the alternative prime broker and industry trade body, the Alternative Investm...

6th September, 2018