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The last two years - with the advent of the credit crisis in August 2007 when the US housing market began to correct in a widespread manner - has seen equity markets go through regular periods of severely reduced liquidity.

Against the backdrop of the credit crunch, absolute return funds have come the fore, but the investment strategies used are not a new phenomenon and have been around for six decades

As investors are faced with the twin spectres of short-term deflation and long-term inflation, long-only fixed-income managers face a difficult environment. In such a situation, an absolute return approach to fixed-income investing could be worth considering....

Mayfair-based IFA Bestinvest is looking to recruit several investment advisers and managers as it reacts to a growing demand for advice.

The US reporting season has pushed earnings expectations down to realistic levels and is already delivering some positive surprises, says Threadneedle's Cormac Weldon.

A consultation on the draft scheme order and rules for personal accounts (PAs) has today been launched by the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Novia will launch its Group SIPP in May, with integrated wrap services for scheme members.

The Association of IFAs (AIFA) has criticised consumer watchdog Which? after it hinted its report into the quality of equity release advice given by intermediaries will be far from glowing.

Mayfair-based IFA Bestinvest is looking to recruit several investment advisers and managers as it reacts to a growing demand for advice.

Rowanmoor Pensions has launched a new SIPP to the UK market, with the aim of offering maximum flexibility and service to investors.