Gold
Robin Hepworth, CIO of Ecclesiastical Investment Management, looks at the options now the supposed safe havens of cash and government bonds are out of bounds for most investors.
David Coombs, head of multi asset investments at Rathbones, is confident we are moving toward a real solution in Europe. But he says several risks remain...
Investment Week counts down nine of the worst speculative bubbles in the history of financial markets, and wonders which one could be next...
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It’s been another busy (and in some instances raucous) year in financial services. While it’s been a positive 12 months in many respects for advisers, the regulator has again come in for criticism...
Five things the nationals have highlighted over the weekend that your clients will call you about this week.
Investors have accumulated the largest-ever gold hoard this week as Europe’s deteriorating debt crisis has prompted investors to flock to safe havens.
Gold ETFs and similar products witnessed inflows of 77.6 tonnes in the third quarter of 2011, which was 58% above year-earlier levels of 49.1 tonnes.
John Paulson, the billionaire hedge fund manager, cut his holdings in a gold ETF during the third quarter.
Steve Latto discusses the role esoteric investments can play in a SIPP
You can’t be with clients all the time, so Rachel Dalton takes a look at some of the more questionable financial schemes you can warn them about in advance.
As equity markets rose last week, ETF volumes remained above average and there was some cautious risk-taking to be seen.
In times of heightened market volatility, low interest rates and rising inflation, which asset class offers the most protection for investors?
Nationals round-up: The usual favourites dominated the headlines, including interest rates, weighing up cash and equities and the future of gold. There was also a look at some alternative investments, while investors were told how they can get some of their commission back.
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