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 CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT REMAINS PREFERRED CITIZENSHIP IN EUROPE

Europe has long established itself as the most sought after region in terms of high net worth immigr...

15th July, 2016

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THE RETIREMENT COUNTDOWN:  PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD NOW SAVING SEVEN YEARS LONGER FOR RETIREMENT

People now expect to save for seven years longer than their predecessors for their retirement, accor...

14th July, 2016

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ROBO-ADVICE IS NOT A THREAT SAY ADVISERS

More than 70% of retirement specialists unworried by online competition Nearly two out of three reti...

14th July, 2016

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SEVEN REASONS BPR INVESTMENT IS GROWING

Business Property Relief is a statutory relief that provides 100% relief from Inheritance Tax for in...

13th July, 2016

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OFFSHORE INVESTORS MUST BE READY FOR COMMON REPORTING STANDARDS

Tax experts from Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth are urging offshore investors to be aware of the “unp...

13th July, 2016

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MIFID II AND SOLVENCY II MOST PRESSING REGULATIONS, SAY ASSET MANAGERS

Asset managers have voted MiFID II and Solvency II as the regulations most important for them this y...

11th July, 2016

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PRIIPS REGULATION IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, ARE YOU PREPARED?

Mario Mantrisi, Senior Advisor to the CEO at KNEIP Whilst financial services companies have been gra...

11th July, 2016

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ADVISERS PREDICT CONTINUED RISE IN PENSION FREEDOM ENQUIRIES AND AVERAGE PORTFOLIO SIZE

The overwhelming majority (80%) of advisers have seen an increase in new business enquiries as a res...

11th July, 2016

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WHAT IS HAPPENING IN UK COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?

By CharuLahiri, InvestmentManager at Heartwood Investment Management UK commercial property companie...

11th July, 2016

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MILLTRUST APPOINTS SEDCO CAPITAL FOR ITS MENA UCITS FUND MANDATE

Milltrust International, an Emerging Markets focused asset manager, has awarded SEDCO Capital, a lea...

8th July, 2016

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POLITICIANS ARE GOING ON A BREXIT HUNT…BUT INVESTORS SHOULD NOT RUN FOR THE HILLS

By Michael Stanes, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management The well-known children’s...

5th July, 2016

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ASIAN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TUMULTUOUS TIMES

Although China’s economic growth is slowing and equity markets have experienced excruciating v...

30th June, 2016