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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CYPRUS PASSES LAW THAT RATIFIES THE HAGUE TRUST CONVENTION.

By Mr Stephanos Evangelides, On the 24th of February 2017 Cyprus’ House of Representatives has ratif...

10th April, 2017

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AMENDMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT BOND YIELD REFERENCE RATE- USED FOR NOTIONAL INTEREST DEDUCTION

The Cyprus Tax Department recently announced, on 31 December 2016, that the ten-year government bond...

10th April, 2017

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ARTICLE 50 TRIGGER ‘INCREASES DRAWDOWN RISKS’

Three out of four advisers fear uncertainty will hit drawdown customers Two out of three advisers fo...

10th April, 2017

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NOBLE CAPITAL LAUNCHES $250 MILLION TEXAS REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US CAPITAL

New fund will provide unique investment opportunity in thriving Texas real estate market  Leading Te...

10th April, 2017

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PERSONAL SAVINGS ALLOWANCE HAS ONLY PROMPTED ONE IN SIX TO SAVE

Only 17% of adults have started saving or increased regular payments a year on from the start of the...

10th April, 2017

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POLITICS REMAINS ROOTED AT TOP OF ECONOMIC AGENDA

By John Wyn-Evans, Head of Investment Strategy at Investec Wealth & Investment Strong recovery i...

10th April, 2017

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MITON’S ANTHONY RAYNER: CAN POLITICIANS DELIVER ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL PROMISES?

Markets only care about a small number of factors at any one point in time Lack of political clarity...

4th April, 2017

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

What sports fans and stock-market investors have in common By Stefan Van Geyt Sports fans the world...

3rd April, 2017

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BREXIT PRESENTS ADVISERS WITH ‘BIGGEST INVESTMENT PLANNING CHALLENGE’

Advisers warn Brexit implications are the key issue for five-year investment returns Around seven ou...

31st March, 2017

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BEYOND THE POLITICS: EUROPEAN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AMID POLITICAL TURMOIL

By Michelle McGrade, chief investment officer of TD Direct Investing On Wednesday, 29 March the worl...

31st March, 2017

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PERSONAL SAVINGS ALLOWANCE HAS PROMPTED JUST ONE IN SIX TO SAVE

Only 17% of adults have started saving or increased regular payments a year on from the start of the...

31st March, 2017

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ADVISERS FORECAST BIG INCREASE IN DB PENSION TRANSFER ENQUIRIES IN 2017

Two thirds of advisers expect client enquiries about transfers from Defined Benefit to Defined Contr...

31st March, 2017