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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A STRONG FD – DELIVERING SUCCESS IN PRIVATE EQUITY-BACKED BUSINESSES

Dan Adler, partner at B2B services and technology investor Lyceum Capital, explores the multifaceted...

3rd November, 2017

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CHINA CAN DELEVERAGE AND MEET ITS 2020 GROWTH GOAL

By Jaisal Pastakia, Investment Manager at Heartwood Investment Management The words ‘credit bubble’...

1st November, 2017

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IS PENSION SALARY SACRIFICE A TRICK OR TREAT?

Steve Butler, CEO, Punter Southall Aspire Halloween is just around the corner and many families will...

1st November, 2017

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MITON’S DAVID JANE: ARE FIXED INCOME INVESTORS TOO FIXATED ON BENCHMARKS?

Fixed income benchmarks come with significant risk of negative returns Prevalence of very poor quali...

1st November, 2017

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TALENT IS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR SME INVESTMENT

Investing in staff is the secret ingredient to grow a business, say small and medium-sized enterpris...

23rd October, 2017

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DELOITTE AND AVALOQ RELEASE JOINT WHITEPAPER DEDICATED TO DIGITAL WEALTH ADVISORY

In the whitepaper published this week, Deloitte and Avaloq combine their expertise and explain why d...

14th October, 2017

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REPORT FINDS 48% OF ASSET MANAGERS THINK REGULATION WILL CAUSE MOST DISRUPTION IN FUTURE

64% think content marketing will be most successful channel in the next 12 months 48% think regulati...

13th October, 2017

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ADVISERS WARN ON ‘INSISTENT DB TRANSFER’ CLIENTS

47% of advisers have seen an increase in clients disagreeing with DB recommendations Nearly two out...

13th October, 2017

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OFFICE AND HOTEL SECTORS TO PROVIDE THE BIGGEST PROPERTY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

34% of institutional investors believe the biggest investment opportunities will be in the office an...

13th October, 2017

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SEDCO CAPITAL PARTICIPATES IN THE ISLAMIC FINANCE FORUM TO DISCUSS ETHICAL FUNDS AND RESPONSIBLE INVESTING.

SEDCO Capital, one of the largest asset managers in Saudi Arabia, has participated in the Islamic Fi...

11th October, 2017

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PENSIONERS EARN £3,500 A MONTH FROM THEIR HOMES

Over-65 homeowners’ property wealth hits new record of £1.101 trillion, Key Retirement Pensioner Pro...

10th October, 2017

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HOW WOULD WE POSITION PORTFOLIOS IF ANTICIPATING A LABOUR GOVERNMENT?

By Michael Stanes, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management  Ever since the poor showi...

10th October, 2017