second time round tough political leaders
A number of political leaders are in their second stint of power with others hoping to join them so Patrick Schotanus examines whether the pressures they saw first time around are abating or still a-biting.
Investment
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Quarterly dividends increasingly common
Around a quarter of Association of Investment Companies' (AIC) members now pay quarterly dividends, research conducted by the body reveals.
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the japan strategies to take notice of
How many times have we heard it before? The three words 'Japan', 'new' and 'dawn' in the same sentence. But if you're hell-bent on allocating to the country are there ways to do it without suffering scars?
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morant wright taken off oyster japan
Syz Asset Management has appointed Japan equities guru Joël Le Saux to manage its institutional and retail strategies in the region, replacing Morant Wright at the helm of its Oyster Japan Opportunities Fund.
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Four funds added to Omnis range
Openwork has unveiled details of four new funds ahead of the forthcoming launch of a multi-asset model portfolio range.
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lombard odier combines fixed income teams
Lombard Odier has merged its global and emerging bond teams as it no longer sees the skills required to invest in the different regions as distinct.
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clients not clients assets need to come first
Investment management is separate to financial planning – as it should be – but as clients' needs change so the two disciplines are being tied closer together.
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golden year for precious metal
Demand for gold in value terms hit both an annual and final quarter record in 2012, while its average price during 2012 was 6% above its 2011 price.
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europe evolution in ETP structure
Exchange-traded products now hold more than $2trn in AUM with product and structural changes largely driven from the more mature US market. The pace of that change, argues Hector McNeill, is about to quicken up and be led instead by Europe.
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Economic confidence results in Ucits surge
ECB action to save the euro, along with its progress in redressing imbalances in the region's economy resulted in strong demand for Ucits funds in 2012, according to a report by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).
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structured product strategies protect correction
Ian Lowes, founder of StructuredProductReview.com, explains the attraction of defensive plans even in the face of a bullish market.
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Aberdeen acquisitions focus on US firms
Aberdeen has made two acquisitions worth a combined £130m as part of its expansion in North America.