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There are many important issues an adviser needs to bear in mind when recommending equity release to a client. Vanessa Owen goes through the main areas

Mark O' Sullivan examines the continuing downward spiral of the US dollar and its ramifications for global currencies

Returning UK expatriates face several unwelcome issues, not least the tax and CGT their money will be subject to. Luanne Ahearne advises how to prepare in advance to protect your assets

To mark the launch of Prudential International's Portfolio Account, Sarah Godfrey talks to Richard Leeson, international sales manager at Prudential, about what the offshore portfolio bond can offer to advisers and investors alike

Alan Marquis debates the issues surrounding the UK's current obesity problem and asks the question, does size really matter?

The Chancellor has certainly broken out of the 'boring' category with his recent radical Budget changes to the UK tax system. Confusing as these are for most consumers, what may have seemed initially straightforward to some is now seen to have many far-reaching...

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The recently published Thoresen report proposes a service that allows people to become more engaged with the financial services industry. Helen Morrissey gauges response to the scheme

Expatriates in the Middle East are in it for the long haul, according to a survey carried out by Zur...

Advisers tempted to outsource their clients' investment choices to the experts are then faced with a dilemma - the transparent, ready-to-wear multi-manager solution, or the bespoke, tailored discretionary manager solutioin? And might a third option be...