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MPC minutes: split emerges on QE as Miles wants more

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 10:25

Along with Adam Posen, former chief Morgan Stanley economist David Miles voted for a £75 billion QE injection at February's MPC meeting rather than the £50 billion which was injected into the economy.

Tech trusts: should the betamax moments turn you off?

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 14:22

The tech sector has enjoyed a spectacular three-year run, but the wide discounts in the closed-end soace may be a telling sign investors still bear a grudge after the 2001 crash. 

Lord Rothschild and Prince Charles launch alternative energy venture

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 09:56

Lord Rothschild has led a band of of high profile investors - including the Duchy of Cornwall - into a £65 million alternative energy venture.  

ETF Strategy: how to spot liquidity traps

by Emma Dunkley on Feb 22, 2012 at 00:01

One of the benefits of ETFs is the intra-day liquidity they provide, but investors should be aware how liquidity levels can vary and the ways in which this can affect the cost of trading.

Red Devils Man Utd net 12% income rise

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 08:59

Football giant Manchester United got a boost over last year's second half, as lucrative sponsorship deals flooded in and helped the side grow its income and reduce its debt.

Alan Miller teams with Deutsche to launch UK's first ETF of ETFs

by Emma Dunkley on Feb 22, 2012 at 11:25

SCM Private is launching the first exchange traded fund (ETF) of ETFs in the UK in conjunction with db X-trackers, to provide a low-cost, actively managed multi-asset strategy.

Structured products: tips for those looking for smoother ride

by Emma Dunkley on Feb 22, 2012 at 00:01

Wealth managers have been flocking to defensive autocalls amid volatile conditions, but research shows synthetic zeros can provide a higher secondary market price when indexes both rise and fall.

Tools of the Trade: what makes Brown Shipley's Brandreth tick?

by Annabelle Williams on Feb 22, 2012 at 00:01

Brown Shipley's research analyst talks us through his tools of choice.

Police probe $150m rogue trade attempt at Threadneedle

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 07:04

The suspected rogue trade was blocked by the asset manager last year after it triggered internal controls.

FTSE flatlines; Rexam gains as profits rise

by Max Julius on Feb 22, 2012 at 08:36

UK index fails to make headway amid continuing fears over Greece; Rexam (REX.L) shares advance on a 15% increase in full-year profit.

SJP: RDR will curb wealth adviser growth

by Sarah Miloudi on Feb 22, 2012 at 07:50

Wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) said growth in its adviser base nay be lower in 2012, as it announced a 13% rise in new business.

A spotlight on Courtiers’ private client performance

by Annabelle Williams on Feb 22, 2012 at 00:01

Courtiers' private client portfolios have seen the benefits shorting gold and playing seagull options.

Property: the big buy-to-let opportunity?

by Alex Plough on Feb 22, 2012 at 00:01

The buy-to-let property sector is bracing for a groundswell of demand as mortgage lending dries up for would-be homeowners – pushing more and more of them into the rental market.

Wednesday Papers: Osborne pressed to cut taxes on business

by Himanshu Singh on Feb 22, 2012 at 03:31

And Greece given nine days to complete reforms or forfeit €130 billion bailout.

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Alliance Trust Investments launches Global Thematic Opportunities Fund


Approaches to global equity investing have changed significantly over the last few decades. In this video, Ilario Di Bon and Juergen Lanzer, lead managers of the recently launched Alliance Trust Global Thematic Opportunities Fund, discuss the new product and the investment benefits of analysing long-term structural trends.


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Smart Beta: how Heptagon Capital's CIO exploits the passive world

Arnaud Gandon, CIO of Heptagon Capital offers his insight as to how he uses ETFs and passive funds to keep costs down, although he has some concern about over leveraged products.  

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