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FTSE snaps losing streak ahead of US jobs report
Investors pick up some bargains after five days of losses, but US jobs data due this afternoon will cap gains.
Leave a commentAutumn Statement 2013: winners and losers
Who benefited from chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement? We look at the winners and losers.
18 CommentsAutumn Statement: NS&I to the rescue!
The chancellor had little to offer savers although National Savings & Investments emerged as a surprise winner of the mini-Budget.
5 CommentsAutumn Statement: retirees offered cheap state pension top-up
People at or approaching retirement will be able to top up their state pension through a new national insurance class.
Leave a commentShares the pros are buying and selling
A round-up of trades by professional investors in Sigma Capital, T Clarke, iEnergizer, Big Yellow and Hummingbird Resources.
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Skandia warns of major tax hit from gov’t trust move
Skandia has warned that the government’s plans to abolish the use of multiple nil-rate bands on multiple trusts could have a major impact on savers.
4 CommentsProve you’re alive, government tells expat pensioners
More British pensioners living abroad will be forced to prove they are alive in order to keep receiving the state pension, the government has announced.
2 CommentsAviva's McFarlane replaces Aberdeen's Gilbert at FirstGroup
Aviva chairman John McFarlane has been appointed chairman of transport operator FirstGroup, replacing Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert.
Leave a commentFriday Papers: Osborne heads in ‘right direction’ for poll
And ‘double Irish’ limits Facebook tax bill to €1.9 million last year, despite generating turnover of €1.79 billion. (Updated with Questor share tips)
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Ex-Barclays team launches Glasgow boutique with SC Davies
Two former investment managers from Barclays have joined forces to launch a Glasgow-based investment firm
Leave a commentBoAML jumps on Bitcoin mania with $1,300 price target
Bitcoin has recently attracted attention from Chinese speculators, central bankers, and the tiny channel island of Alderney, which has toyed with the idea of backing physical currency with them.
Leave a commentProperty trust faces liquidation after failed fund raising
Investors in Global Real Estate, a closed-ended fund that invests in property securities, has abandoned its plans to raise £50 million.
Leave a commentAutumn Statement: 10 key takeaways
We bring you 10 features in George Osborne's Autumn Statement, which saw a record upgrade in the GDP forecast, the largest ever clamp down on tax avoidance and a stamp duty relief boost for ETFs.
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Overnight Markets: US stocks decline further on Fed stimulus bets
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight session after improving economic data raised hopes the Fed will curb its monthly bond purchases sooner than estimated.
The three trends facing Asian SWFs in 2014
Amundi’s chief investment officer Pascal Blanqué sets out the major challenges for the region’s largest investors.
New Zealand is now as risky as Pakistan, says Newton star Pidcock
The Asian income specialist is wary of country's current state following government failings but remains confident of better returns going forward.
Global value star piles into ‘political punch bag’ RBS
Citywire AAA-rated manager opens position in bailed-out bank despite populist trend towards vilifying the firm.