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IMA: Net retail sales slumped 40% in 2011

IFAonline | 03 Feb 2012 | 16:15

Net retail sales slumped nearly 40% last year to their lowest level in three years, according the IMA's annual figures.

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The 20 most consistent funds over three tough years

IFAonline | 16 Jan 2012 | 15:05

First State’s Martin Lau has beaten stars including Invesco Perpetual’s Neil Woodford and Neptune’s Robin Geffen to see his Greater China Growth fund ranked the most consistent performer over the three years to the end of 2011.

Equity funds see record outflows as crisis grows

IFAonline | 09 Jan 2012 | 14:00

Equity funds experienced their highest ever outflows of retail money in November as investors pulled out their cash in droves amid the ongoing eurozone crisis.

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IMA: This 'trading costs' campaign is misguided, and here's why...

IFAonline | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:10

Here's a New Year puzzle for you. Fund A has annual charges of 1.5%, and in addition incurs annual trading costs in its portfolio of 0.2%. Fund B also has charges of 1.5% a year, but its trading costs are 0.4% a year. Which is better value for money?

Blog: Is booze the secret factor to enhanced annuities?

IFAonline | 10 Feb 2012 | 09:00

Clients can qualify for enhanced annuity rates for a range of conditions these days, including obesity, high blood pressure and previous medical treatment.

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