Citywire Money: making the most of your money

Face it, you’re repressed and need to invest

by Chris Marshall on Jun 20, 2013 at 13:28

Face it, you’re repressed and need to invest

On a day when the FTSE has fallen more than 2%, it’s a tough message for the non-financially savvy Brit: putting your money into the stock market is your only hope to escape ‘financial repression’.  

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FTSE drops 2%, dollar gains as Fed firms QE exit

Jun 20, 2013 at 10:53

Stock markets tumbled after Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, said its stimulus policies could end next year.

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What happens to your pension when you divorce?

Jun 20, 2013 at 13:52

Two in five marriages end in divorce so it's worth thinking what would happen to your pension pot if you and your spouse split.

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Osborne plans Lloyds sale and considers RBS breakup

Jun 20, 2013 at 07:35

George Osborne has pushed forward the expected timetable for a sale of the government’s ownership of Lloyds and performed a u-turn on dividing RBS into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ banks.

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FCA probes advisers and Sipp providers' role in pensions liberation

Jun 20, 2013 at 09:00

The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the role of advisers and Sipp providers in pensions liberation as part of a cross agency clamp down on the practice.

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New Model Adviser®: for professional financial planners

Arck director's bankruptcy may spark claims against advisers

Jun 20, 2013 at 11:16

A former director of collapsed property investment firm Arck LLP has been declared bankrupt, potentially pushing hundreds of investors to seek compensation from their advisers.

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FCA probes advisers and Sipp providers' role in pensions liberation

Jun 20, 2013 at 09:00

The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the role of advisers and Sipp providers in pensions liberation as part of a cross agency clamp down on the practice.

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Osborne outlines Lloyds sale plans and weighs RBS break-up

Jun 20, 2013 at 07:37

Chancellor George Osborne has outlined plans to sell off the taxpayers’ stake in Lloyds Banking Group and is considering whether to split Royal Bank of Scotland into a good and bad bank.

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PRA reveals £27.1bn capital hole for UK banks

Jun 20, 2013 at 07:39

The Prudential Regulation Authority has revealed that Britain's biggest banks and building societies need to fill a £27.1 billion hole in their balance sheets.

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Citywire Wealth Manager: for investment professionals

FTSE drops 2%, dollar gains as Fed firms QE exit

Jun 20, 2013 at 10:53

Stock markets tumbled after Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, said its stimulus policies could end next year.

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How to play the slow death of QE

Jun 20, 2013 at 12:28

Last night Ben Bernanke confirmed what many investors had been expecting - that quantitative easing will soon come to an end.  Here's how to play the slow death of quantitative easing.

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Deutsche Bank to sell loss-making Tilney business

Jun 20, 2013 at 10:10

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management is preparing to sell off its regional network and the bulk of the former Tilney business that it acquired in 2006, Wealth Manager understands.

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Osborne plans Lloyds sale and considers RBS breakup

Jun 20, 2013 at 07:35

George Osborne has pushed forward the expected timetable for a sale of the government’s ownership of Lloyds and performed a u-turn on dividing RBS into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ banks.

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Citywire Global: for international fund selectors

Robeco brings blockbuster hedge fund into SICAV range

Jun 20, 2013 at 13:39

Dutch asset management firm announces transfer of €1.5bn credit and sovereign debt strategy to Luxembourg umbrella.

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Top selectors bullish on convertibles and US equity

Jun 20, 2013 at 13:31

Delegates at Citywire Deutschland and Citywire Milan show strong similarities on the sectors they back to outperform.

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Walewski reveals his top 3 most promising stock picks

Jun 20, 2013 at 13:17

Renowned European stock picker Nicolas Walewski reveals his best investment ideas.

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Global viewpoints: how are fund pickers tapping high yield?

Jun 20, 2013 at 10:22

Fund analysts reveal the names they are watching or investing in to reflect their outlook on the high yield sector.

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