Benefits to be had from climate change imbalance
Tim Cockerill names his standout fund picks to take advantage of what he hopes will be a renewed emphasis of governments to tackle climate change.
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why the vix is low but volatility remains high
The most trusted measure of volatility, the Vix also known as the ‘fear index’ fell to a five-year low this summer. Most commentators predict a more turbulent end to the year, but investors can take steps to protect against volatile markets.
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bespoke is not always best
Whitechurch Securities' Gavin Haynes explains why running a bespoke service does not benefit your business or, for that matter, your clients.
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JPM trust slumps in tough market for small caps
JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust underperformed (-7.5%) versus its benchmark (-6.2%) in the year to 31 July, despite two of its largest positions being taken over.
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Swip plans global FI expansion
Swip has unveiled plans to extend the geographical scope of its fixed income business, starting with the hire of US-based investment grade analysts.
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equities interest rates cant both go up iggo
Chris Iggo explains why the argument for bond yields remaining low are the same for corporate earnings growth being disappointing which explains why there is unlikely to be any shift out of bonds into equities.
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bears in the china shop
Whether it is a soft or hard landing for the giant of the east, one certainty is there will be no cruising. Economists and fund pickers alike are exercising caution, and here is why…
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capital economics subdued growth in 2013
Global growth will most likely remain subdued over the course of 2013 despite the apparent bright spot of the US, a leading macroeconomic forecasting consultancy warns.
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special economic zones russia foreign investors
Pavel Gagarin explains the benefits to companies who set up business in Russia through one of its Special Economic Zones, and how, though not without risk, they can realise a competitive advantage.
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time to prepare for resurging Chinese growth
Fund managers are becoming more confident about China despite the country's slowing growth.
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felix baumgartner shows a controlled fall can work
Central bankers share the same 'the only way is down' feeling that Felix Baumgartner did when he stood 120,000 feet above the earth's surface last Sunday – will the outcome for Mervyn King be as successful?
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an industry conquered by caution
It's a positive sign for the funds industry as a whole that one of its most recognisable and respected names, Jupiter Fund Management, has seen an acceleration in inflows, but we should be concerned by investors’ perceived lack of risk appetite.
