How to spot a debt problem
Developing nations have been racking up a lot of debt over the past few years, but Rathbones’ head of asset allocation research, Edward Smith, thinks this is unlikely to spark a widespread credit crisis.
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The story of a young financial planner firm in South Africa
A volatile political landscape, constant regulatory upheaval and a recent economic downgrade to junk status are just some of the many challenges an adviser must overcome when setting up a new financial planning firm in South Africa.
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Ashmore’s AUM hits $70bn as investors clamour for EM
Ashmore continued to benefit from high investor demand for emerging markets products, recording close to $8bn (£5.7bn, €6.5bn) in net inflows over the first half of the year.
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A real-life client plan to move from the UAE to the UK
Dip into a real-life case study of a high net worth client whose complex multi-jurisdictional circumstances need a structural framework for the long term.
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Is it the end for bitcoin?
Since the start of the year, bitcoin has faced extreme volatility, suffering a further setback last week. But is this just a temporary blip or could this be the end for bitcoin?
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Global markets plunge after Dow Jones drop
European and Asian markets tumbled this morning after the Dow Jones took its biggest hit in six years.
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Why best advice is about solving problems, not making money
Financial advisers must focus more on understanding clients and winning trust, or risk being side-lined, says international business consultant Brian Foster.
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Woodford sticking with Capita
Days after Capita saw its shares plummet more than 40%, Neil Woodford has said he will not abandon his holdings in the business process outsourcing firm, even though “it has been a poor investment”.
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Aberdeen Standard and Fidelity ‘worst of the worst’
Aberdeen Standard Investments and Fidelity have been named and shamed as the worst performing groups in Bestinvest’s bi-annual Spot the Dog report.
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Watching the pound is important for UK investors
Weighed down by the strength of sterling, investors in UK equities have suffered a tough start to 2018 with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE All-Share indices registering negative returns in January.
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Mixed fortunes for FTSE 100 income favourites
Markets were non-plussed by equity income favourites, Vodafone, Unilever and Royal Dutch Shell, on Thursday despite the latter two producing a decent set of final results.
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Capita shares plummet 40% amid fears of second Carillion
Shares in Capita dropped sharply on Wednesday after the tormented outsourcing firm announced a rights issue and that it had suspended its dividend.