Tag Archives: investment

Fund charges going in the wrong direction

We look at news that Standard Life Investments plans to increase the annual management charges on seven of their retail funds.

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The end of ‘cautious’ & ‘balanced’ sectors?

The Investment Management Association (IMA) is considering whether to scrap their ‘cautious’, ‘balanced’ and ‘active’ fund sectors.

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The end of confusing fund sector labels

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced it is changing its ‘cautious’ and ‘balanced’ sector names.

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Should investors turn to frontier markets in 2011?

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in an Interactive Investor article today, looking at the investment prospects for Frontier Markets in 2011.

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Can I use a SIPP to invest in an EIS?

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford responds to a client query about investing in an EIS using his SIPP.

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Small-cap equities in emerging markets

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford examines new research from S&P Indices looking at the performance of small-cap stocks in Emerging Markets over the past decade.

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Investment or social impact?

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at the launch of Social Impact Bonds and why investors should keep social aims separate from financial objectives.

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Are the lights going on again for commercial property?

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Independent on Sunday yesterday, in an article talking about the prospects for commercial property as an investment asset class.

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The importance of investment reviews

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Sandy Lowth describes the importance of ongoing investment reviews.

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Low-risk investments with a nasty sting

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Daily Mail today, in an article exploring the dangers associated with structured investment products.

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