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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THE POUND IS POUNDED BUT INVESTORS URGED TO AVOID KNEE-JERK REACTIONS

The pound might have been taking a pounding in recent days, but investors should avoid knee-jerk res...

11th October, 2016

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THE TWO STEPS TOWARDS DIVERSIFICATION

One of the recurring questions every investor asks is: how do I spread my risk? You have probably al...

7th October, 2016

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PENSION PERFORMANCE DISAPPOINTS ONE IN FIVE EMPLOYEES

Just one in four workers receive retirement planning guidance through work RetirePort aims to increa...

5th October, 2016

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FEMALE FUND MANAGERS PUNCH ABOVE WEIGHT IN PERFORMANCE TABLES

18% of the top-performing 50 retail funds in the UK are lead-managed by women Estimates of female fu...

4th October, 2016

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INVEST EUROPE LAUNCHES NEW GUIDE FOR PENSION FUNDS ON PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT

Pension funds account for almost a third of capital raised by Europe’s private equity and venture ca...

4th October, 2016

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OPEC’S ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A GAME CHANGER

By Jade Fu, Investment Manager at Heartwood Investment Management OPEC’s (Organisation of the Petrol...

30th September, 2016

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IFAS SEE AN INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR GLOBALLY DIVERSIFIED ETHICAL INVESTING

• Less than half are satisfied with the range of funds currently on offer • Heartwood has launched t...

28th September, 2016

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“FED MONETARY POLICY: A MOVING TARGET”

As expected, the Federal Reserve Board yesterday left interest rates unchanged following the Septemb...

28th September, 2016

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PENSION SAVERS ARE BEING HIT BY £ 2BN OF UNNECESSARY FEES EVERY YEAR

Over £180bn* of personal pensions are languishing in over-charged pots High management fees are erod...

28th September, 2016

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HAS CENTRAL BANK WIZARDRY RUN ITS COURSE?

By David Absolon, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management Financial markets are incre...

28th September, 2016

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CYPRUS FURTHER ENHANCES ITS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of important amendments introduced to the Cypri...

28th September, 2016

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LACK OF GUARANTEED INCOME CHOICE ‘HITS PENSION FREEDOM SUCCESS’

72% of advisers expect annuity rates to continue to plummet Three out of four believe Brexit increas...

27th September, 2016