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New horizons
Anaemic growth and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe have encouraged investors to look to emerging markets in search of returns.
Defensive pays off for UK equity income
James Smith looks at the UK equity income market, which remains a safety-first environment delivering sustainable dividends and long-term growth.
Cash on delivery
The economic outlook means dividends are providing an even greater portion of total return on equities. Gregor Watt reports
Goldilocks and the forbears
Paul Thomas reports that a combination of low interest rates and a change of attitude by lenders means borrowers are faring better than in previous recessions
Misery loves companies
Economic pain is not going away but the corporate sector is facing the headwinds in rude financial health
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The economic crisis in the Western world was spelled out by the International Monetary Fund last week.
Calculated risk
Mike Morrison, head of pensions development at Axa Wealth, says it is vital that advisers help clients work out their attitude to risk if investors are to realise their long-term financial goals
To have and to hold
There are ways to secure a spouse’s income after a divorce if they are without a pension
What are the best funds for income?
Using total returns to assess equity income fund performance does not always identify the best sources of income.
Global funds widen search
The IMA’s global equity income sector reveals the opportunity to go global for income, says Joanne Ellul
Pensioners' ties that bind
Paul Thomas says there is widespread doubt that the Government can convince pensioners to move out of their homes and into rented property
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Following a year marked by economic turmoil and growing concerns about the eurozone debt crisis, the first few weeks of 2012 seem uneventful in comparison but there is little to suggest a more positive outlook.
Dividend policy
Nick Purves and Ian Lance left Schroders for RWC Partners in May 2010 after building a strong track record and following on a £1bn-plus income franchise.
Nucleus: Look out for Ryanair pricing
Terry Huddart, technical communications manager at Nucleus, asks why platforms can impose sky-high admin charges while there is a furore over air-lines which charge comparitively low transparent fees
Fund managers shop around for value in troubled retail sector
Concerns over a number of high-profile businesses going into administration and profit warnings have left fund managers wary of the retail sector.
Do conflicts cloud platform share schemes?
True Potential’s new share deal for advisers has reignited debate on the potential conflicts of interest that have to be managed as part of such arrangements.
Surveyors value verdict
A High Court judge’s decision in a contributory negligence case between GMAC-RFC and Countrywide Surveyors could ease pressure on a fragile surveying sector.
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While investors are focused on the volatility in equity and fixed-income markets, another factor having an impact on returns may have fallen off the radar.
Martin Currie: The case for sustainable investment
Andrew Ness, global emerging markets investment manager at Martin Currie, explains why environmental, social and governance analysis have a vital role in assessing investment decisions
Lock in protection now for pensions
Colin Batchelor, head of pensions technical at Legal & General Savings, says pension plans could be hit badly unless some tough choices are made quickly
