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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ADVISERS RECOMMEND ONE IN TEN AGAINST EQUITY RELEASE

Worries about inheritance and family opposition are the biggest hurdles to clients deciding to acces...

24th February, 2017

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OPTIMISM FROM EGYPT

FX now flowing; optimism for an uptick in Egyptian M&A Hot sectors include consumer goods &...

24th February, 2017

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UK ENERGY: THE TRUMP EFFECT

Gocompare.com Energy investigate how Trump’s election could affect the energy market in the UK    UK...

24th February, 2017

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MITON’S HENNA HEMNANI: BULLET PROOF

Geopolitical events lead to increased risk aversion, but also create investment opportunities The ch...

24th February, 2017

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GLOBAL GROWTH SET TO BE POSITIVE AS CENTRAL BANKS ADOPT A MORE BALANCED TONE AND INFLATION RISKS REMAIN SHORT-LIVED

By Michael Stanes, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management The global growth impulse...

22nd February, 2017

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MULTIPLE PENSION FUNDS ADD UP TO RETIREMENT CONFUSION

17% of retirement savers have built up three or more company pension funds Just 11% of employees can...

22nd February, 2017

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FINTECH INVESTORS PAUSE FOR BREATH

KPMG Q4’16 Pulse of Fintech Report reveals sharp decline in global fintech investment in 2016 despit...

22nd February, 2017

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BANKING ON A BARGAIN: ARE BANKS THE CHEAPEST SECTOR IN THE UK?

By Michelle McGrade, chief investment officer, TD Direct Investing This week is a big week for the U...

21st February, 2017

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TURNING THE TIDE: 5 INVESTMENT IDEAS TO DEFEND AGAINST RISING INFLATION

By Michelle McGrade, chief investment officer of TD Direct Investing Since the financial crisis of 2...

17th February, 2017

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TOP 5 WAYS TO SECURE A COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT

With Brits spending more and outliving their pensions, how can you ensure that you are sufficiently...

17th February, 2017

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NEARLY TWO MILLION UK SHAREHOLDERS CLUELESS ON THE VALUE OF THEIR SHARES, IGNORED BY THE COMPANIES THEY BACK AND TRAPPED BY LACK OF EQUITY RELEASE

No transparency, no communication – mass frustration as UK shareholders let down by poor investor re...

16th February, 2017

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SEYFARTH REAL ESTATE MARKET SENTIMENT SURVEY REVEALS TOP CONCERNS FOR 2017

Given the backdrop of historical political change-over in Washington, D.C. and record-setting stock...

16th February, 2017