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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FIVE THINGS THAT SHOULD HAPPEN NEXT YEAR, BUT PROBABLY WON’T…

By Steve Young, Managing Partner at Citisoft. My unlikely predictions for asset management in 2018 B...

22nd December, 2017

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MITON’S ANTHONY RAYNER: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOND BOX

Large parts of the government bond markets are yielding less than zero Bonds providing sensible inco...

22nd December, 2017

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CREATION OF A TRUST

A trust is a relationship that arises when a property is vested in a person called the trustee, whic...

16th December, 2017

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WHAT WILL 2018 BRING FOR SAVERS? COMMENT FROM PAUL RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN OF INSIGNIS CASH SOLUTIONS

Banks caught up in a waiting game on rates End of the term funding scheme will bring benefits for sa...

15th December, 2017

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WHAT KIND OF A RETIREMENT CAN SANTA EXPECT?

Alan Morahan, Managing Director, DC Consulting, Punter Southall Aspire Unlike many other celebrities...

15th December, 2017

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CHINA: COMING BACK INTO FOCUS

By Jaisal Pastakia, Investment Manager at Heartwood Investment Management  China has not been a sour...

12th December, 2017

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MADE SIMPLE GUIDE ON CASHFLOW DRIVEN INVESTMENT PUBLISHED BY PLSA

A brand new Made Simple Guide on Cashflow Driven Investment (CDI), written and sponsored by Schroder...

12th December, 2017

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MILLENNIALS OUT-INVEST GEN X AND BABY BOOMERS

Familiarity with technology and a desire for higher returns is driving a preference for online inves...

5th December, 2017

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KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY DRIVING SURGE IN IP SOLUTIONS M&A, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM QUAYLE MUNRO

35% annual growth in last five years More than $5.4 billion in deals to date Private equity driving...

30th November, 2017

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TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY? THE UK’S TOP HELP-TO-BUY HOTSPOTS REVEALED

Central Bedfordshire is the top district to purchase a property through help-to-buy schemes in the U...

30th November, 2017

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HIGH VALUE DEALERS IN SPOTLIGHT AS HMRC RAMPS UP AVERAGE MONEY LAUNDERING FINE BY 166%

Penalties for sectors including luxury goods such as cars, jewellery and jets totalled £1.1m last ye...

30th November, 2017

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MITON’S DAVID JANE: A HARD LOOK AT THE DATA

The narrative remains negative despite favourable data Policy makers won’t tighten too early as they...

29th November, 2017