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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COMPANY PENSION DEFICITS INCREASE BY MORE THAN 40% OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD

Liabilities continue to increase following Brexit vote, reaching record high of £856bn at end July D...

3rd August, 2016

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NEARLY ONE IN SEVEN OVER-65S BOOST PENSIONS BY WORKING

Median additional earnings for working over-65s hit £296 a week But savings and investment income is...

26th July, 2016

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INVESTEC WEALTH & INVESTMENT REDEPLOYS REAL ESTATE EXPOSURE TO NON-TRADITIONAL SECTORS

20% of its real estate portfolio now in assets including care homes, student accommodation and GP su...

26th July, 2016

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STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE IN FIXED INCOME – IT’S NOT SIMPLY DURATION

By Matthew Toms, Investment Analyst at Heartwood Investment Management  Logic dictates that borrower...

26th July, 2016

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ON THE EDGE AFTER BREXIT

Pioneer Investment’s Head of Global Asset Allocation Research Monica Defend Q1. What are, in your vi...

26th July, 2016

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THE STRATEGIC TREASURER: HOW TO STAY A STEP AHEAD

Dick Oskam, Global Head of Sales for Transaction Services for ING Bank In today’s fast-paced, compet...

21st July, 2016

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“BREXIT COULD PUT UK INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING UNDER THREAT, BUT FOR NOW, IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL” CONCLUDES IPFA PANEL OF S&P GLOBAL, PWC, MERIDIAM, CLIFFORD CHANCE AND DEUTSCHE BANK

The UK’s vote to leave the European Union may well destabilise funding arrangements for major infras...

20th July, 2016

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SIMMONS & SIMMONS ADVISES SOCIAL FINANCE UK ON WORLD FIRST SOCIAL IMPACT BOND ON MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has advised Social Finance UK, on a pro bono basis, on...

20th July, 2016

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CLIENTS AND ADVISERS STILL VALUE THE HUMAN TOUCH DESPITE RISE OF DIGITAL

Face to face meetings account for majority of time spent communicating with clients Advisers predict...

19th July, 2016

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NEW GENERATION OF INVESTORS WILL REDEFINE THE ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY, SAYS ALFI

A change in wealth allocation and investor attitudes is set to redefine the asset management industr...

19th July, 2016

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INVESTORS NEED TO ACCEPT THAT ‘SIGNIFICANT VOLATILITY’ IS THE NEW NORMAL

Investors need to accept that significant volatility is the new normal, affirms the chief executive...

19th July, 2016

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FAQ’S ON APPLYING FOR A CYPRUS PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMIT BY INVESTMENT (PRP)

The recent simplified amendments to the Cyprus Permanent Residency by Investment (PRP), have proven...

15th July, 2016