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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AN ENERGY DEFENCE POLICY FOR EUROPE

With a resurgent Russia throwing its weight around militarily and commercially, unconventional energ...

17th April, 2014

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CYPRUS CITIZENSHIP FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS – GATEWAY TO EUROPE

In light of the global recession and ever changing fiscal and monetary policies that impact investme...

16th April, 2014

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COULD CHINA RIDE THE YEAR OF THE HORSE INTO A GOLDEN SUNSET?

Apparently (according to one broadsheet astrologer anyway) The Chinese Year of the Horse heralds dif...

15th April, 2014

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CURRENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

The next few years will present significant opportunities for investment gains in the property and c...

11th April, 2014

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ALL UNDER CONTROL? MARKET IMPLICATIONS OF IMPLEMENTING THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND MANAGERS DIRECTIVE

By Sarah Boswell, Senior Counsel in the Financial Institutions team at law firm, Bond Dickinson The...

10th April, 2014

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FIVE SIGNS YOU NEED A WEALTH MANAGER – AND IT WILL BE WELL BEFORE £10M

The term “millionaire” still has an aspirational shine, but according to a new study* you’d now need...

10th April, 2014

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RETAINING CLIENTS AND WINNING NEW BUSINESS THROUGH CLIENT ONBOARDING

The automation of the client onboarding process has long been discussed, but the technology now exis...

10th April, 2014

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CENTRAL BANK BRINGS EXEMPT UNIT TRUSTS INTO THE AIFMD NET, REITS MAY ESCAPE, SPVS EXEMPT FOR NOW

The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) issued feedback on 28 March 2014 to its consultatio...

8th April, 2014

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EC PUBLISHES FINAL REGULATORY TECHNICAL STANDARDS ON RISK RETENTION

The European Commission published the final regulatory technical standards specifying the requiremen...

3rd April, 2014

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STRATEGIC INVESTORS CLAIM DEDUCTIONS WHEN THEY NEED IT

Two depreciation methods help to increase cash flow Recently we looked at how Australian property in...

1st April, 2014

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H2 2013 SAW DEAL VALUES CONTINUE TO RISE IN EUROPEAN BUY & BUILD

Rising transaction values reflect the favourable financing markets for borrowers Silverfleet Capital...

1st April, 2014

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SHAKING UP FUND MANAGEMENT

FundApps delivers compliance software with Rackspace Hybrid Cloud. Based in London, FundApps offers...

27th March, 2014