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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SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE FROM LARGEST FTSE FIRMS WEIGHS HEAVILY ON DIVIDEND GROWTH

Headline dividends rise just 1.2% year on year in Q2, slowest growth in over three years Total payou...

22nd July, 2014

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Q2 MANAGER INSIGHTS

Dorsey, Wright & Associates. Markets continued to climb in the second quarter. The S&P 500 w...

22nd July, 2014

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TIME FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL REALITY CHECK

A study by the Global Carbon Project calculated that by the end of 2013 we will have used up 70% of...

18th July, 2014

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TAKING THE RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE NOW MORE SERIOUSLY

On the path toward equality It has taken couples in the LGBTQ community many years to achieve the ri...

17th July, 2014

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AFFLUENT INVESTORS SHRUG OFF BOND FEARS AS FIXED INCOME APPETITE REACHES 18-MONTH HIGH

Investor appetite for fixed income outstripped equities in Q2, despite bond fears Equities most popu...

16th July, 2014

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TRUST IS ESSENTIAL

By Svetlana Ryabokon,  Head of Wealth Structuring and Fiduciary Services of Oracle Capital Group “An...

15th July, 2014

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THE GROWTH OF ‘DIY INVESTORS’: RDR CHANGES PUSHING A MOVE TO SELF DIRECTION?

By Georgiana Brown, Research Manager at Harris Interactive 18 months ago the Retail Distribution Rev...

9th July, 2014

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WEEKLY RENTS PER SQUARE FOOT RISE FASTEST IN MARYLEBONE AS IT JOINS THE £1.00 HIGH CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME (AND KNIGHTSBRIDGE LOSES POLE POSITION TO MAYFAIR…)

Landlords in Prime Central London (PCL) have reason to be positive this year, reports London Central...

7th July, 2014

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PORTUGAL: MARKETS CONFIDENCE RESTORED

On the 17th of May, 2014, Portugal officially exited the Troika’s financial assistance program witho...

3rd July, 2014

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NISAS NOT YET POSITIONED TO CURB SAVINGS CRISIS

As new individual savings accounts (NISAs) launch across the UK, research by financial services firm...

2nd July, 2014

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DOES EQUITY ANALYST RESEARCH LACK RIGOUR AND OBJECTIVITY

The value of sell-side equity analyst research is a source of ongoing debate.  The research suggests...

1st July, 2014

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CAN CROWDFUNDING AND MINI BONDS WORK IN HARMONY?

Luke Lang, Co-founder and Director, Crowdcube The mini-bond market is set to boom, according to figu...

1st July, 2014